Elche aim veiled dig at Hernández Hernández over penalty that gave Athletic win

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·21 February 2026

Elche directed a veiled message at referee Hernández Hernández after a penalty decision that handed Athletic victory.

According to El Correo, the Alicante club posted an emoticon on its social media channels immediately after the final whistle.

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The gesture was framed as a subtle response rather than an explicit complaint about the officiating.

Hernández Hernández took charge of the match in which the spot-kick proved decisive.

The timing of Elche’s post drew attention to the incident that settled the contest.

Source: El Correo