Spain's soccer federation said referees are sickened by the abuse Jose Munuera Montero has received since he showed Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham a red card and the situation reflects the "hatred and verbal violence" match officials have to endure.

Jude Bellingham was sent off in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Osasuna after he used explicit language while protesting the refereeing on Saturday. Referee José Luis Munuera marched the England midfielder in the 40th minute of the La Liga game after Bellingham complained about a refereeing decision while gesturing with his arms.

Real Madrid executives met with the head of Spain's refereeing body on Monday, after the club filed a formal complaint over the referee's decisions in their 1-0 defeat at Espanyol.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has this week provided his take on the ongoing drama surrounding officiating in Spanish football.The subject of refereeing has of course taken its place back front and

Real Madrid is reportedly considering quitting La Liga and seeking asylum in a different league. However, could this move logistically happen?