Tebas Criticizes Real Madrid's Complaints
La Liga President Javier Tebas has openly criticized Real Madrid for their ongoing complaints about refereeing and football governance. He labels the club as 'whiny' and accuses Real Madrid TV of stirring controversy. Discover the latest tensions between Tebas and Real Madrid.
2/23/20253 min read


La Liga President Javier Tebas Slams Real Madrid Again – Calls Them a 'Whiny Club'
La Liga President Javier Tebas has reignited his feud with Real Madrid, branding them a “whiny club” in a recent interview with The Objective. This latest outburst comes as Madrid continues to voice complaints about refereeing decisions and the Spanish football system.
Madrid’s Complaints and Tebas’ Response
Refereeing has been a hot topic in recent weeks, with Real Madrid’s official channel, Real Madrid TV, at the center of the controversy. The club has consistently raised concerns over refereeing decisions, claiming bias against them.
Tebas, however, believes Madrid is manipulating the narrative to cast doubt on the integrity of Spanish football.
> “We’ve had a lot of controversy over refereeing in recent weeks. The federation is not looking for a solution. Real Madrid TV and the club are creating controversy, writing a false story, and putting all of football into question.” – Javier Tebas
The La Liga president further argued that while all clubs have grievances, Real Madrid amplifies theirs the most, often portraying themselves as victims of a conspiracy.
> “Madrid are putting the spotlight on it. It’s an aggressive, verbal, and manipulated story. I know a lot of Real Madrid fans who don’t agree with this. The club cries all day long—it cries for the weekend, then cries for the following weekend, blaming everything on a conspiracy.”
VAR Controversy – Overused or Necessary?
VAR has been at the center of many debates, with Javier Tebas suggesting that its application in La Liga has been excessive since a conversation between Florentino Pérez and Luis Rubiales (former Spanish FA president).
> “There is an excessive use of VAR. Since the ‘everything OK, José Luis’ moment, when Florentino called Rubiales, it has been overused.”
Tebas wants reforms in refereeing and believes if a poll were conducted, most clubs would agree that Real Madrid and Barcelona have historically benefited the most from refereeing decisions.
> “We want to change the refereeing system. If you survey other clubs, they will say that Madrid and Barça benefit the most, but they don’t have a TV channel to push that narrative. Only Real Madrid TV does this.”
Tebas vs. Florentino Pérez – The Long-standing Rivalry
Javier Tebas didn’t stop at Madrid’s refereeing complaints. He also took shots at club president Florentino Pérez, accusing him of advocating a football system that benefits only the richest clubs.
> “Florentino’s football deceives people. He represents oligarch football—football for the rich. He wants to decide everything, including the money that is distributed.”
Despite his Madridista roots, Tebas criticized some of the club’s supporters for blindly defending Pérez’s actions, stating that Madridismo should be independent-minded.
> “A part of Madridismo venerates everything Florentino does, believing everything is perfect. That’s a mistake. Madrid fans should have independent opinions.”
Tebas on Madrid’s Success
Interestingly, despite his criticisms, Tebas claims he still supports Real Madrid’s achievements.
> “I was very happy when Madrid won the Champions League. I am a Madridista, but not a Florentino supporter.”
Real Madrid’s Ongoing Battle with La Liga
This isn’t the first time Tebas has clashed with Real Madrid. The club has frequently criticized La Liga’s financial regulations, its deal with CVC Capital Partners, and officiating standards.
Madrid’s insistence on speaking out against La Liga policies and refereeing decisions has made them a constant thorn in Tebas’ side.
Key Stats & Facts
Refereeing Complaints: Madrid has officially challenged over 10 referee decisions this season.
VAR Usage: La Liga's VAR intervention rate is 3.4 times per match, higher than the 2.7 average across Europe’s top leagues.
Florentino Pérez's Stance: Madrid is one of the few clubs openly opposing La Liga’s financial policies.
Real Madrid’s Record Under VAR:
Wins via VAR: 15
Losses via VAR: 8
Controversial Decisions Against Them: 12
Conclusion – What’s Next for Madrid and La Liga?
The ongoing war of words between Tebas and Real Madrid shows no signs of stopping. With the club pushing its own narrative through Real Madrid TV and La Liga defending its refereeing system, tensions will likely remain high.
As Madrid continues to dominate European football, their battles with La Liga may only intensify. But one thing is clear—Javier Tebas is not backing down from his stance against Real Madrid’s power in Spanish football.
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