Real Madrid Uses Referees as an Alibi, Says Javier Tebas

"To maintain the argument that referees are against Real Madrid is to live in another galaxy. This narrative serves as an alibi to mask other shortcomings that are evident from the very first matches of the season. But it's more convenient to point to a conspiracy than to explain what's happening on the pitch," Tebas wrote on social media, as reported by BTA.

The league chief has long had a strained relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. Tebas also frequently criticizes Barcelona, though primarily on matters concerning financial regulations.