Jose Luis Oltra has refused to blame the referee after his Deportivo La Coruna side lost 5-3 away to Real Zaragoza.

David Fernandez Borbalan sent Depor forward Pizzi off just after half-time for diving, but the 43-year-old Coach has admitted it was his players that lost the match, not the official.

“My team did everything to win in Zaragoza,” he told a Press conference. “You cannot speak of justice or injustice.

“The defeat was our own making.

“The team are extremely upset, but I am happy with what they've done today. The spirits are low, but we have to continue because our play has been good.”

Get free Spanish football tips on all leagues. Share your own to share in £5,000 monthly cash prizes.