Sports refereeing

A reflection on the very poor standard of refereeing that was seen in the games involving LaLiga's big two clubs, against Osasuna and Betis.

With the attacking trio of Bale-Benzema-Hazard all missing, Zidane opted to go into the semi-final playing with five midfielders and Jovic playing as a lone striker...

You can understand why Hernández Hernández allowed Lenglet's kick on Varane go without punishment, something covered extensively by AS after the game.

Alfredo Relaño looks back at Sunday night's game between Valencia and Real Madrid.