According to AS, following the Madrid derby, Real Madrid continues to focus on refereeing decisions as the main talking point of the match. However, the club internally acknowledges that the team needs to improve its on-field performance, and some squad composition decisions are controversial, particularly regarding the midfield.

Days after the match, Real Madrid's frustration has not subsided. By Tuesday midday, nearly 48 hours after the final whistle, Real Madrid's official website still prominently featured a report on the derby titled "Poor Refereeing Decisions Determined the Derby Outcome." The accompanying image compiled two incidents that Real Madrid considered most egregious: Cuti Romero's tackle on Bellingham and Lee Kang-in's challenge on Valverde.

Real Madrid wants to make its position clear: when analyzing this match, referee Ortiz Arias's decisions should be the focus of discussion, and the club has repeatedly used the word "robbery." However, Real Madrid does not overlook other issues internally. The club acknowledges that the team's performance was unsatisfactory, and there are disagreements about squad planning, but they believe the refereeing decisions in this match deserve greater attention than other problems.

Beyond the referee and VAR performance, Real Madrid also acknowledges that the team played poorly in the derby and has lacked consistent, cohesive play in recent matches overall. Regarding squad composition, the question of whether an additional midfielder should have been signed—whether Rodri or a player with similar characteristics—remains a subject of debate; similarly, there is ongoing discussion about whether certain players could have departed to free up space and alter the team's current situation. The club generally believes this squad should be performing better than it currently is, but also recognizes that such improvement is not guaranteed.

Despite these reflections, Real Madrid continues to insist that the refereeing decisions in the derby deserve greater attention compared to the team's own problems. In the club's view, Ortiz Arias's officiating was poor and clearly harmed Real Madrid. After the match, footage of Puvell's handball, which was not shown on television, further intensified Real Madrid's frustration; the club believes a penalty should have been awarded for this handball, and Puvell should have received a second yellow card.

The international break will last three weeks. José Mourinho must make maximum use of his remaining players to continue improving the team's performance and tactical system. The club also hopes he will support Real Madrid's position when questioned about the refereeing decisions and has designated him as the sole spokesperson on this matter. While Real Madrid publicly expresses its frustration, it also needs to conduct internal analysis during training sessions, which some players support. Mbappé previously told AS in an interview: "We need to work harder; we need to do more."

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