Real Madrid's winless run in all competitions stretched to three matches after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona at the Estadio Bernabéu on Friday. Castilla coach Álvaro Arbeloa was left furious with the officiating after a controversial late penalty decision contributed to the stalemate.
Federico Valverde had given Madrid the lead, but Girona equalised to earn a point at the Bernabéu. The result left Madrid without a win in their last three outings across all competitions, piling pressure on the squad ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Arbeloa did not hold back in his post-match assessment of the refereeing, reportedly stating that a particular incident was 'a penalty here and on the moon,' expressing his belief that his side had been denied a clear spot-kick late in the match. The Spanish coach directed his frustration at the officials for what he considered an obvious foul inside the penalty area.
The draw continues a difficult run of form for Madrid, who will be looking to return to winning ways in their next fixture. Girona, meanwhile, will take heart from claiming a point at one of European football's most iconic venues.
