Rayo Vallecano's Álvaro García Criticizes Referee After Controversial Sevilla Loss

Rayo Vallecano's new season under Beñat San José began with a contentious defeat against Sevilla at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. Despite an early goal from Álvaro García, Sevilla managed to secure a comeback victory with two penalty goals, sparking significant controversy.

The match was marred by several disputed refereeing decisions, including a disallowed goal for Isi and a red card for Kike Salas. Álvaro García, who scored for Rayo, openly criticized the official's performance after the game.

He stated that there were "too many protagonists who shouldn't have been protagonists," referring to the referee. García highlighted three penalty incidents, questioning the consistency of the calls and expressing his team's frustration.

The Sevilla comeback in the second half, particularly after a penalty, was described as a "cold shower" for Rayo Vallecano. García emphasized that the referee's decisions negatively impacted Rayo throughout the entire match.