A recent report from Spain discusses the controversial statistics regarding the refereeing in matches involving FC Barcelona in local competitions. The findings revealed that in recent seasons, there has been a significant number of appointments for referees from Madrid for Barcelona's matches, which has raised eyebrows and sparked debates among fans and analysts alike. These appointments include both on-field referees and those in the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) room during critical domestic tournaments like La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

According to the report published by 'Mundo Deportivo', of Barcelona's last 30 official matches in domestic contests, referees from the regions of Andalusia and Madrid officiated in 13 of them. In comparison, the majority of matches were overseen by referees from Galicia and the Canary Islands, totaling 14 matches. Meanwhile, referees from La Rioja and Asturias were assigned to a lesser extent, with 4 and 5 matches respectively, which shows a clear disparity in referee distribution for Barcelona's games.

This trend has raised concerns within the fan base and sparked discussions about potential biases in officiating, particularly given that referees from Madrid officiated in key matches for Barcelona, including significant fixtures against Deportivo Alavés and Real Oviedo. The increasing scrutiny around the choice of referees presents implications for the integrity of the competition and has led to calls from fans and analysts for a review of the referee assignment process, as similar statistics could affect the perceived fairness of future matches for one of the most prominent football clubs in Spain.