Courtois gives away a penalty, fresh refereeing controversy for Real 😲 | OneFootball

New controversy for Real... 

Top of La Liga with a two-point lead over Barça, Real Madrid are playing a crucial match at Osasuna (10th) to stay ahead in the race.

And yet Arbeloa’s men seem lifeless, dominated by a team that had the chance to take the lead after a penalty was awarded following a poorly controlled challenge by Courtois, in which he ended up stepping on Budimir’s foot.

The Bosnian striker scored his twelfth goal of the season by calmly converting the penalty (38th minute). But among the Madrid ranks, the debate is already raging, with Budimir going down after the contact.

So, what do you think? Was the penalty justified? 

Supporters have also been quick to point out Courtois’s poor record with penalties.

In any case, Real will have to show a completely different side if they hope to take points at the end of the second half in Osasuna.

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