Unai Emery has lashed out at referee Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva for holding Sevilla back during their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Los Blancos eventually secured the victory thanks to goals from James Rodriguez and Jese, but they were forced to dig deep after Iago Aspas pulled one back in the latter stages.
However, both teams were critical of the manner in how the match at Santiago Bernabeu was handled, with the Andalucians’ Coach particularly damning in his verdict.
“It’s hard to play Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. The one thing which makes me most proud is that we competed for 90 minutes,” he said after the game.
“Even at 2-0 down, we were patient and created chances. We can safely say that we deserved something more.
“Of course, we’re not satisfied because the defeat is above everything. I’m very proud of all the players.
“Real Madrid were very efficient in the first half, but Sergio Rico had a great game. My only satisfaction is our teamwork.
“Madrid were both individually and collectively very good, even against rivals like ourselves.
“They’ve recovered and know how to suffer. 2-1 came about too late for us to get the draw.
“With Beto, there’s no need to panic. He’ll undergo tests but went to hospital as a precaution.
“[Vicente] Iborra’s a productive player. He’s played in more advanced positions before as he can be quite dangerous in the box.
“He had a great game and has a very good attitude but lacked a goal.
“Football is a contact sport. At Real Madrid, when you don’t have contact with their players, they dance past you.
“It wasn’t a brutal match but competitive and intense. It’s a very difficult game and pitch for the referee. We lost the points because of him.”
