At a tense press conference following their game against Real Madrid, the head coach of Las Palmas expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating, arguing that the referee’s decisions significantly contributed to Real Madrid earning a draw. He suggested that Las Palmas could have won in the first half if not for contentious calls that seemed to favor the visitors.
Throughout the match, which ended level, Las Palmas had a strong presence in the first half, generating multiple clear chances. The coach observed that his team was dominant from the start and might have secured an early lead if not for the referee’s disputed decisions.
“We were dominant,” the Las Palmas coach stated. “Our team was effective, creating chances continuously. Without the referee’s interference, we could have scored several goals before the break.”
A key moment highlighted by the coach was a goal that was disallowed, which he felt should have been counted. He also criticized the numerous fouls and offsides called against his team, which he believed disrupted their flow and allowed Real Madrid to remain competitive.
“There were many fouls against us that went uncalled. Our goal was unfairly disallowed. They gained from every decision,” he added. “It felt like the referee’s whistle blew every time we neared a goal.”
Although critical of the officiating, the coach also praised his team’s performance. He felt that they executed their game plan effectively and controlled the match against a leading European team for significant periods. However, he stressed that the officiating marred what could have been a notable win.
“Real Madrid is a formidable team, but we demonstrated that we can compete at this level. We neutralized their key players and showcased our own strengths. But it’s difficult to compete when the referees are biased,” he said.
Despite his frustration, the coach showed faith in his team’s future prospects. He encouraged his players to stay positive and use the result as motivation for upcoming games.
“We have shown that we can go up against the best,” he concluded. “We’ll learn from this and come back stronger. The referees won’t hold us back forever.”
The press conference has ignited considerable discussion among fans and analysts. While some support the coach’s perspective, others suggest that Las Palmas should concentrate on improving their finishing and composure rather than criticizing the officials. As the season advances, it will be intriguing to observe how these remarks influence the team’s future performances and their relationship with referees.