ESPN Soccer reported that Tebas called the claims "a smokescreen to hide other shortcomings" after the team's defeat. Tebas has frequently clashed with Madrid and club president Florentino Perez in the past. He shared an article on social media claiming "Real Madrid's enemies" were responsible for the team's struggles in LaLiga.
Tebas believes that maintaining a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid is "to live in another galaxy". He thinks that the narrative serves as a smokescreen to hide other shortcomings that are plain to see in the opening matches of the season. Tebas also stated that a refereeing error does not prove a conspiracy, nor does repeating the claim for years make it true.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has also weighed in on the controversy, stating that he does not believe in a refereeing conspiracy. He believes that VAR is in place to help referees and that mistakes can be acknowledged and moved on from.