Title: La Liga Referee Controversies: 18 Highly Controversial Decisions This Season

The 2021-2022 season was one for controversy in the world of football, with numerous refereeing decisions that sparked heated debates and controversies among fans, media, and even officials themselves.

One of the most controversial decisions this season came from the Spanish La Liga referee, José Antonio López. In a match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on April 15, 2022, López made a controversial call regarding a penalty awarded to Manchester United in their UEFA Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The penalty was awarded by referee Rafa van der Vaart, but the decision was overturned by UEFA due to concerns about the impact it had on the game's momentum and the outcome of the match.

López's decision, which was widely seen as unjustified, sparked widespread criticism and outrage from both fans and officials alike. Some argued that the decision was unfair because the penalty was awarded by someone other than the official who was responsible for awarding the goal, and others accused him of trying to manipulate the decision-making process in favor of his own team.

Another highly controversial decision came from the Spanish Superliga referee, Jose Ignacio Martínez, who was involved in a series of incidents during the 2021-2022 season. Martínez faced criticism for making several controversial calls during matches involving rival clubs such as Barcelona and Real Sociedad. One instance involved a red card given to Lionel Messi for a foul on Lionel Messi, which led to a dispute between the two clubs and resulted in a full international ban for Messi.

Martínez himself was also criticized for making some controversial calls during matches involving rivals such as FC Barcelona and Real Betis. He was also involved in a series of disputes with the clubs over their contracts, leading to accusations of corruption and manipulation.

Despite these controversies, the referees have continued to be respected and admired throughout the season. However, they continue to face scrutiny for their actions and decisions, and there is still much work to be done to ensure that they are held accountable for any wrongdoing that may occur.