# Madrid derby refereeing and disciplinary dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madrid-derby-refereeing-and-disciplinary-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-23T11:56:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Following the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, the Spanish refereeing body (CTA) conducted a review of officiating disputes. The CTA partially supported Real Madrid’s complaints, determining that Lee Kang-in should have received a direct red card for a tackle on Federico Valverde and that VAR should have intervened. However, the commission did not validate all claims, ruling that a tackle by Cristian Romero on Jude Bellingham was reckless but did not warrant a red card, and upholding a dismissal issued to Dean Huijsen. Subsequently, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee issued several sanctions. Dean Huijsen received a one-match suspension, while Real Madrid’s Pedro Luis Ferreira and Atlético de Madrid’s Ignacio Pablo Vercellone were handed one-match bans. The committee also cited Jude Bellingham and Cuti Romero for dangerous play. Additionally, Real Madrid received a formal warning regarding adherence to match schedules following a delay in the second half of the derby. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: RFEF issues sanctions following Madrid derby The RFEF has issued multiple disciplinary sanctions following the Madrid derby, including suspensions for Dean Huijsen and coaching staff, and a formal warning to Real Madrid regarding match schedules. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federico-redondo-suspended-for-one-match-by-rfef ### 2026-09-21: CTA supports Real Madrid's claims in Madrid derby refereeing dispute Spain's refereeing body, CTA, ruled that Lee Kang-in should have received a red card during the Madrid derby, partially validating Real Madrid's complaints regarding officiating. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cta-supports-real-madrids-claims-in-madrid-derby-refereeing-dispute --- Cite as: Madrid derby refereeing and disciplinary dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madrid-derby-refereeing-and-disciplinary-dispute