A veteran Real Madrid player reacts with unexpected frustration after witnessing a particularly rough challenge on Vinicius, expressing his anger in a way rarely seen before.

Real Madrid secured their spot in the Copa del Rey final, but their clash with Real Sociedad was overshadowed by a series of controversial refereeing decisions that left both players and fans furious.

 

Referee Alberola Rojas made several questionable calls, including denying Jude Bellingham a seemingly obvious penalty and failing to send off Ander Olasagasti after a reckless challenge on Vinícius Jr. The Brazilian winger was visibly upset throughout the match and didn’t hold back in expressing his frustration afterward.

 

“It’s inexplicable, it’s a clear red card…” Vinícius remarked, echoing the sentiments of many who believed the foul warranted harsher punishment. The Bernabéu crowd was outraged, seeing the incident as a game-changing moment that could have altered the outcome.

 

Modric’s Unexpected Reaction

Vinícius wasn’t the only one angered by the referee’s decisions. Luka Modric, typically composed, showed an uncharacteristic display of frustration. He marched straight toward Rojas, visibly upset, attempting to voice his concerns, but the referee dismissed his protests.

 

The most shocking moment came when Modric, still fuming over the officiating, confronted Real Sociedad’s Take Kubo in the technical area. In an unexpected and aggressive move, he grabbed Kubo by the neck while Antonio Rüdiger and the fourth official watched.

 

Despite his outburst, Modric was not shown a yellow card, further fueling the controversy.

 

Although Real Madrid advanced to the final, the officiating left a bitter taste, with many questioning the lack of consistency in key decisions. As they prepare for the final, the team will be hoping for a more balanced and fair approach from the referees.