With many believing Real Madrid have been unfairly awarded three penalties in their past five LaLiga matches, and with rival players suggesting that VAR favours Los Blancos, manager Zinedine Zidane has since responded to the claims.
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Captain Sergio Ramos has scored four goals in his team's past five matches, three of which were converted penalties following seemingly controversial decisions made by officials.
After Los Blancos' 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, LaLiga veteran Iker Muniain joined Gerard Pique in questioning the refereeing in Spain.
"Raul Garcia has been stamped on and they haven't even reviewed it. That's the difference," the Bilbao stalwart said, according to Goal.
"We've seen the theme in these weeks since the restart – depending on which teams it is, some decisions are given. Everyone can draw their own conclusions."
In a post-match press conference on Sunday, Zidane admitted that he is annoyed by the suggestions.
"It's easy to talk about controversies but that's not the case, we are doing phenomenally well," he said, according to First Post.
"We are giving everything on the pitch, and we deserve everything we are achieving.
"I don't like to get involved in these discussions, but what I cannot accept is hearing that we are top of the table because of referees' decisions.
"We deserve more respect for what we are doing and I'm tired of people saying we are winning because of referees."
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Real are now four points ahead of second-placed FC Barcelona in LaLiga, with just four matches remaining.
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