Iosu Galech, referee of Almeyda's expulsion, is relegated to Second
The Basque referee Iosu Galech, protagonist of the controversial expulsion of Matías Almeyda, will be relegated to the Second Division by the CTA after a campaign marked by errors and controversies.
Referee Iosu Galech, who was involved in the controversial expulsion of Matías Almeyda during a 2025-26 match, has been relegated to the Second Division for next season. The decision of the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) comes after a campaign marked by controversy and puts an end to Galech's time in the top category of Spanish football. His sending off of Almeyda, which went viral, occurred in a tense match in which were looking for a crucial victory.
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