Atlético lash out at the CTA: «Hadn't this already been reviewed?» | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid once again came away seriously harmed by the shameful refereeing they suffered against FC Barcelona. Just as happened before the international break in the derby, Simeone’s team has seen inconsistent criteria applied and, in the end, it caused Atlético to play at a clear disadvantage. Something that has outraged Atlético de Madrid, which, just as after the derby, has used its social media to lash out against the CTA.

The message from Atlético de Madrid on social media against the CTA lays bare the inconsistency in criteria. It compares Almada’s challenge with one that took place a few weeks ago in Betis – Rayo. In the analysis video from the Technical Committee of Referees, they stated: «The CTA classifies this contact as serious foul play, reminding that it is not decisive who touches the ball first, since it is a contested ball, where both players go for it on equal terms«.

And the analysis of the play concludes categorically: «Thus, the CTA considers that the action should have been deemed serious foul play, with a red card shown to the offender«. The complete opposite of what was decided at the Metropolitano, which shaped the entire second half, one that Atlético had to face with one player fewer.

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