Real Madrid defender, Sergio Ramos, has hit back at the claims of Gerard Pique that La Liga officials have a soft spot forthe Madrid side.
Real, who came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 over Villarreal on Sunday, were awarded a controversial penalty in the win which led Pique to claim that officials make decisions in favor of Madrid just as often as they make ones that workagainst Barcelona.
Ramostoldreporters after the win:"I would be surprised if it would be [Lionel] Messi [to write the tweet].
"We already know about Pique's world, where everything's a plot against him.
"The referees have a difficult job, we have to try and make them more comfortable. Referees sometimes give you and others take away, but you have to be prepared for everything.
"We are not going to get into these issues because it will not change anything, the three points will be added and we will continue to be first."
The Real Madrid captain's comments come in response to a tweet by the outspoken Barcelona man, in which he highlights several incidents of alleged controversy that have benefited Real in recent times.
"Against the same teams. 8 points," he says in reference to the two that Barcelona picked up from the games compared to the six that Real Madrid earned. "These are cuts from the press of Madrid by the way," he says in an attempt to add legitimacy to the claim.
Contra los mismos equipos. 8 puntos. 8 y tal. Los recortes son de prensa de Madrid por la duda. pic.twitter.com/nZUDgrjuVd
The articles pictured refer to Pique's disallowed goal in their 0-0 draw with Malaga alongside Ramos' allowed goal in Madrid's 2-1 win over the same side.
Followed by Barca's draw with Villarreal, in which they were not given a penalty for an alleged handball, alongside Madrid's win over the side where they were awarded a penalty.
This is not the first time that Pique has taken to social media to voice his views and probably won't be the last either, despite a direct order from Luis Enrique to stop talking about refereeing decisions.
One thing is for sure though: April's El Classico just got a little more interesting with this added spice.