Olympique de Marseille faced a tough defeat against Real Madrid, losing 2-1 on Tuesday night, despite having a numerical advantage after Dani Carvajal’s red card.
The controversy erupted over a second penalty awarded to the Merengues, which former Marseille player Samir Nasri deemed excessively generous.
“In my opinion, it was never a penalty. Medina tackled, the ball bounced back onto his hand, but you can’t blow the whistle for that… We all scream scandal because there is no penalty. I would love to hear the referee’s explanation,” Nasri expressed on Canal+ with clear frustration.
Xabi Alonso Responds
In a sharp rebuttal, Xabi Alonso addressed the criticism, stating, “Nasri said it was a compensation? Well, that’s his opinion. I haven’t seen many images… Let’s just say it fell on our side today.”
His response highlights the ongoing tension between the two teams over officiating decisions.
The referee’s call continues to stir heated debates, fueling anger among Marseille supporters while bringing satisfaction to the Madrid camp. As the fallout from this match unfolds, the spotlight remains on the contentious nature of officiating in high-stakes matches.
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