Real Oviedo experienced a controversial moment in the match against Barça. Aarón Escandell, the team's goalkeeper, was given a yellow card for protesting an action he considered unfair.

What happened?

Referee Martínez Munuera called a handball on Escandell, which led to the player's protest. The blue team's goalkeeper explained on the JijantesFC program that the referee apologized for the mistake.

Why is it important for Real Oviedo?

The referee's decision could have changed the outcome of the match. Escandell stated that if the play had ended in a goal, Real Oviedo would have been affected.

What did the referee say?

Referee Martínez Munuera apologized to Escandell for the error. The goalkeeper accepted the apology, but highlighted that the decision could have had significant consequences. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan 26, 2026 | Barça-Real Oviedo | 2-1 | Real Oviedo is seeking justice in LaLiga and hopes that referee decisions will be reviewed to avoid similar errors in the future.