Real Madrid have filed a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) asking for the “immediate submission of VAR audio” related to two decisions in their 1-0 defeat by Espanyol. The complaint follows referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz’s decision to show Espanyol defender Carlos Romero a yellow card for a 60th-minute challenge on Kylian Mbappe as well as a disallowed goal by Vinicius Junior in the 21st minute after a foul by the France forward.

Real Madrid look set for a renewed battle with La Liga after another controversial refereeing decision against Carlo Ancelotti's side this weekend. Los Blancos suffered their first league defeat in seven games as the defending champions slipped to a 1-0 loss at relegation battling Espanyol.

Real Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Espanyol on Sunday which left them leading La Liga by a single point. Carlos Romero’s 85th minute strike snatched victory for the relegation-battling hosts, provisionally 17th.