The pressure on referees in Spanish football has reached new levels of scrutiny following Real Madrid’s recent comeback win over Almería. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, however, has taken a stand against this growing trend. In a news conference ahead of the Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Athletic Bilbao, Xavi expressed his concerns about the impact
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Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 victory against Almería has left the latter team crying foul, accusing the officials of robbing them of a well-deserved win. LaLiga’s bottom club, Almería, were leading 2-0 at halftime, shocking fans and experts alike. However, in the second half, Real Madrid mounted a comeback, scoring three goals, including a dramatic 99th-minute