Is there really bias in the refereeing of matches involving Real Madrid? Diego Simeone thinks so.

 Diego Simeone, the head coach of Atletico Madrid, has claimed that referees and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system always favor their cross-town rivals, Real Madrid. Simeone made the comments after Atletico Madrid was held to a 2-2 draw by Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday.

Simeone was unhappy with some of the decisions made by the referee during the match, including a penalty that was awarded to Bilbao. He also pointed to incidents in previous matches involving Real Madrid, suggesting that they had received favorable treatment from referees and VAR.

Simeone's comments are likely to be controversial, as they imply that there is bias in the refereeing of matches involving Real Madrid. However, it is not the first time that such allegations have been made in Spanish football, and they are often a source of debate and controversy.

Atletico Madrid is currently leading La Liga, but their lead has been reduced to just three points over second-placed Barcelona. Real Madrid, meanwhile, is in third place, five points behind Atletico Madrid.

The comments by Simeone are likely to add further fuel to the intense rivalry between the two Madrid clubs, and it remains to be seen whether they will have any impact on future matches involving the teams