Real Madrid couldn't get past a draw (3-3) against Rayo Vallecano and did so amid much referee controversy. Ancelotti's team ended up asking for a clear penalty on Vinícius in the second half, but the referee didn't grant it. After the match, José Luis Sánchez expressed his anger in a message posted on his X account.
"Leadership denied by the CTA," began writing José Luis Sánchez. The journalist from El Chiringuito didn't stop there, adding: "Draw marked by the OUTRAGEOUS PENALTY not called by Martínez Munuera or the VAR".
In this regard, he ended his message by writing: "Madrid surged forward and was tied when it was at its best. Rodrygo, at a great level with Valverde and Jude. Disconcerting last minutes that prevent being leader".
José Luis Sánchez Speaks out after the Robbery against Real Madrid in Vallecas: 'Outrageous'
José Luis Sánchez wasn't the only one to speak clearly after the match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. Even the opposing coach, Íñigo Pérez, didn't hold back and was blunt regarding the uncalled penalty on Vinícius.
When questioned about this action, the Rayo coach replied: "I don't like to lie and I think it's Mumin who kicks him. I always try to be honest and when I saw it, I said it could be called but also not. These are delicate plays that with VAR you must handle with wingere care".
Real Madrid Complicates Things by Drawing in Vallecas
In an overloaded schedule like this, Ancelotti took the opportunity to make some rotations that didn't work out well against Rayo Vallecano. In the end, only one point was gained, which could distance Barça in the fight for LaLiga.
After 17 matches, FC Barcelona remains the leader of the competition with 38 points, while Real Madrid is one spot behind, with 37. The Catalan team still has to play their match this round, hosting Leganés at Camp Nou.
However, this unexpected draw due to a poor referee decision, as José Luis Sánchez rightly pointed out, means that Madrid might no longer depend on itself in LaLiga. It's early, and everything will depend on future results, but...