Marcos Llorente and Johnny Cardoso baffled by ‘different rules for different teams’ in Madrid derby
Marcos Llorente and Johnny Cardoso baffled by ‘different rules for different teams’ in Madrid derby Atletico Madrid duo Marcos Llorente and Johnny Cardoso have complained of uneven officiating during the Madrid derby, after Real Madrid ran out 3-2 winners over Los Colchoneros on Sunday night. Llorente had a penalty appeal turned down in the first half, which was the focus of their complaints. Both sides were keen to convey their ire after the final whistle, although Diego Simeone refused to blame the referee for his side’s loss.
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa made his malcontent with Fede Valverde’s red card known after the game though. Los Blancos were unhappy that they sustained two cards for just two fouls committed, while Atletico were unhappy that just two fouls went in their favour all game. Incidentally, both Llorente and Cardoso picked up suspensions for bookings .
Johnny Cardoso: ‘Different criteria used for one side’ Speaking to Movistar+ after the game, Cardoso explained that the referee did not judge things evenly in his view. Cadena SER carried his words. “In the end, we gave it our all.
We knew it was going to be a tough match. From my point of view, Marcos deserved a penalty that wasn’t given. And on we go.
I think (the referee) didn’t apply the same criteria to both sides. In the end, they called a foul for one side and not for us. We have to keep moving forward and continue improving.