There is already an official response from CTA to Real Madrid: 'Dean Huijsen's expulsion...'

Anoeta was the stage for a very exciting clash between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid. Los Blancos managed to prevail 2-1 in an intense and thrilling match. Mbappé once again showed that he is in extraordinary form and led Xabi Alonso's team with an impeccable performance.

Arda Güler also excelled in San Sebastián, confirming why he has become a key piece at the start of the league. The Turk provided quality, vision, and a dynamism that unsettled the home team on more than one occasion. However, none of this was the most talked-about topic after the match.

Dean Huijsen, Gil Manzano and VAR, protagonists

The action that defined the match was the controversial sending off of Dean Huijsen. In the 32nd minute, Gil Manzano showed a straight red card to the Madrid center-back for pulling Oyarzabal. The decision, made swiftly, sparked major controversy among players, coaches, and fans.

The replay images left many doubts in the air. The contact existed, but it did not seem enough to be considered a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Even so, Figueroa Vázquez from VAR also did not intervene to correct the decision.

Xabi Alonso showed his outrage in the post-match press conference. Real Madrid's coach pointed out that the action could have been solved with a yellow card without further consequences. CTA is going to respond to his complaints.

CTA responds to Real Madrid

This Thursday, the Comité Técnico de Árbitros will give an official response to what happened at Anoeta. Dean Huijsen's sending off will be one of the two plays reviewed in their weekly report. Real Madrid hopes that the error will be acknowledged, although the referee's decision already influenced the course of the match.

CTA, however, doesn't intend to take drastic measures against Gil Manzano. Nor will Figueroa Vázquez be removed from his duties in VAR despite his inaction in the play.

Maximum outrage at Bernabéu

There is maximum outrage at Real Madrid over Dean Huijsen's red card and CTA's subsequent response. They believe that the lack of consequences encourages the repetition of mistakes that affect important results. For them, this kind of action damages the image of the competition.

In the Madridist environment, there is a feeling that Dean Huijsen was the victim of an overly strict standard. The young center-back was having a solid match before the incident. His absence forced Xabi Alonso to restructure the defense and suffer more than necessary.

Meanwhile, the Madrid fans hope that CTA will show more self-criticism in their official communication. Transparency is the main demand after several similar episodes in recent seasons. The refereeing controversy is once again at the center of the debate in La Liga.