Barcelona President Joan Laporta has publicly criticized Real Madrid following their recent 2-2 draw with Elche, claiming that refereeing decisions unfairly influenced the La Liga standings. With the top of the table separated by just a single point, Laporta believes these incidents have distorted the league race.
Laporta highlighted two critical moments in the match that he believes should have been ruled against Real Madrid. “Bellingham handled the ball on the first goal, and on the second, Vinícius committed a foul on Iñaki,” he explained. “If these decisions had been correct, Barcelona would be leading the league right now.”
According to Laporta, the two controversial goals were not mere errors but clear infringements that directly impacted the outcome of the match. In his view, disallowing them would have turned Madrid’s draw into a defeat, elevating Barcelona to first place in La Liga.
Currently, Real Madrid sits atop the standings with 32 points after 13 matches, while Barcelona trails by just one point. Laporta’s comments reflect the ongoing tension at the summit of Spanish football and Barcelona’s determination to challenge every perceived injustice in the title race.
