La Liga Referees in 2023: 18 Controversial Decisions this Season

The La Liga season is heating up and the referees have been making some controversial decisions. Here are 18 such decisions that have caught the attention of fans and experts alike.

1. The Red Card to Lionel Messi: In a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Messi received a red card for his aggressive tackle on Vinicius Junior. This decision was met with criticism from both sides as it was seen as a harsh penalty.

2. The Penalty Decision against Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid were awarded a penalty in a game against Valencia, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision sparked controversy as many fans felt the penalty should have been given.

3. The Decision to Award a Goal to Athletic Bilbao: Athletic Bilbao scored a late goal in a game against Real Sociedad, which led to a celebration from the team. However, the referee ruled that the goal was not valid due to a foul by one of their players. The decision was met with protests from the fans.

4. The Referee's Decision to Give Away a Free Kick to Sevilla: Sevilla won a penalty in a game against Real Betis, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-0 loss for Sevilla. Many fans felt that the penalty should have been given.

5. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Real Madrid: Real Madrid won a penalty in a game against Real Sociedad, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with criticism as it seemed like the referee was trying to help Real Madrid win.

6. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Valencia: Valencia won a penalty in a game against Levante, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

7. The Referee's Decision to Give Away a Free Kick to Espanyol: Espanyol won a penalty in a game against Osasuna, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-0 victory for Osasuna. The decision was met with criticism as it seemed like the referee was trying to help Espanyol win.

8. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Deportivo Alavés: Deportivo Alavés won a penalty in a game against Real Betis, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

9. The Referee's Decision to Give Away a Free Kick to Celta Vigo: Celta Vigo won a penalty in a game against Real Sociedad, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with criticism as it seemed like the referee was trying to help Celta Vigo win.

10. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Real Madrid: Real Madrid won a penalty in a game against Levante, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

11. The Referee's Decision to Give Away a Free Kick to Villarreal: Villarreal won a penalty in a game against Real Betis, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with criticism as it seemed like the referee was trying to help Villarreal win.

12. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Atlético Madrid: Atlético Madrid won a penalty in a game against Valencia, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

13. The Referee's Decision to Give Away a Free Kick to Barcelona: Barcelona won a penalty in a game against Real Sociedad, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

14. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Real Madrid: Real Madrid won a penalty in a game against Betis, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

15. The Referee's Decision to Give Away a Free Kick to Sevilla: Sevilla won a penalty in a game against Real Betis, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

16. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Real Madrid: Real Madrid won a penalty in a game against Betis, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

17. The Referee's Decision to Give Away a Free Kick to Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid won a penalty in a game against Real Sociedad, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.

18. The Referee's Decision to Award a Goal to Real Madrid: Real Madrid won a penalty in a game against Betis, but the referee missed the spot kick, leading to a 1-1 draw. The decision was met with protests from the fans as they felt that the penalty should have been given.