Madrid Derby Referee Ortiz Arias Set to Be Sidelined After Derby Performance
Madrid derby referee Ortiz Arias is reportedly set to be sidelined for at least the next two La Liga matches following his performance in the highly charged clash.
According to COPE, the referee is expected to be left out of the appointments for the next two league fixtures, although the report did not indicate that the decision was an official suspension.
The referee’s performance during the Madrid derby has attracted strong reaction, with Real Madrid reportedly expressing their frustration over several decisions made during the match.
The derby was played in an intense atmosphere, with both sides competing fiercely throughout the encounter. Ortiz Arias’ decisions became a major talking point after the final whistle.
COPE’s report claims that the referee will now be absent from La Liga action for at least the next two matches.
Atlético have also reportedly urged against crossing the line in the aftermath of the controversy, as attention continues to surround the refereeing decisions from the derby.
The reported sidelining adds another chapter to the fallout from the Madrid derby, with Ortiz Arias now set to spend the next couple of league matchdays away from the pitch.
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