Espanyol targets a season of errors and explores legal avenues after relegation
The blue and white club plans to publicly challenge a string of mistakes that affected the campaign. The approach goes beyond a single incident and forms a broader critique of refereeing, technology decisions, and arbitration that have shaped results this season.
The decision to take the case to court comes after the Competition Commission rejected Espanyol’s challenge to the match against Atletico Madrid. The club argued that a phantom goal awarded to Griezmann altered the outcome, but the commission ruled it did not have the authority to intervene. This ruling is viewed by Espanyol as part of a series of refereeing decisions that have influenced the league standings and ultimately the club’s fate.
Coach Luis Garcia spoke frankly after the late Sunday discussions, underscoring that relegation cannot be ascribed solely to refereeing errors. He indicated that a pattern of officiating choices has played a significant role in the season, prompting the club to pursue legal action at the ordinary courts. Espanyol intends to address multiple grievances that cover game administration, VAR reviews, and arbitration processes. The club plans to proceed after the national league schedule concludes next week, aiming to secure a formal review and accountability for the season’s outcomes, while continuing to defend the integrity of the competition.
Daggers of controversy have surrounded several matches as Espanyol has sought clarity on officiating and technology use. The club believes it has a legitimate case to highlight patterns that have weighed heavily on their performance and final position. The unfolding events reflect a broader conversation about how refereeing decisions, video review systems, and official arbitration affect results and sporting fairness across the league. The club remains committed to pursuing every legal and administrative channel available to ensure that the season is measured as much by merit as by the judgments presented on the field and in the review room. [Goal]