The refereeing controversy at La Cartuja continues to generate debate following Real Madrid's defeat to Real Betis. One of the most disputed incidents of the match was Mbappé's missed penalty and whether the kick should have been retaken after the rebound.

Eduardo Iturralde González weighed in on the incident and offered an assessment that is likely to further fuel the controversy.

“I think the CTA (Technical Committee of Referees) will say it didn't need to be repeated, but as the rule is written, it has to be repeated,” the former referee said.

His comments are particularly striking because they suggest that the interpretation expected from the Technical Committee of Referees could differ from what the wording of the rule itself indicates.

Iturralde's assessment adds further debate to an incident that has continued to frustrate Real Madrid fans. The discussion is no longer limited to whether the decision made on the pitch was correct, but also how the same rule can lead to different interpretations, even among refereeing experts.

The controversy at La Cartuja, far from ending with the final whistle, continues to grow.

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