Marcelo: Refs can make mistakes

Marcelo admits referee Jose Martinez Munuera may have mistakenly disallowed Youssef El-Arabi’s goal for Granada against Real Madrid on Saturday.

The forward appeared to have given the Andalucians the lead in the first half, when he got in front of his marker and finished off a low cross, only for the linesman to adjudge the move offside and Martinez Munuera to permit the use of a flag.

“We started off with some chances but they had some too,” the left-back said after the game.

“We managed to score a goal in the end, and that helped us a lot to get the three points.

“[On El-Arabi’s disallowed goal], everyone has the right to make a mistake, including referees and players.

“We’re not prepared to discuss whether the referee was good or bad. Those issues must stay on the pitch.

“[On booing in the first half], the fans are entitled to help us or boo us.

“We’re obliged to play good football, but what matters the most are the three points.

“When the team aren’t doing well, it’s normal that the fans are impatient.”

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