🎥 Tension and transparency: the derby through Munuera Montero’s eyesOneFootballTue, December 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM UTC·2 min readThe Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) released a revealing audiovisual document that offers an unprecedented perspective on the recent Seville derby between Sevilla FC and Real Betis: the view from inside the refereeing team.
This video, featuring the main referee, José Luis Munuera Montero, and his team, showcases the intense management of the match that captivates Andalusia. It is a key piece to understand the pressure and instant decision-making in a match of maximum rivalry.
The footage focuses on the most tense and decisive moments of the clash. One of the main points of interest is the management of the cards, including the action that led to the expulsion of Isaac Romero.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe cameras capture the internal conversations between Munuera Montero, his refereeing team on the field, and the VAR team, highlighting the rigorous process that leads to a decision that can change the course of such an important match.
Another crucial and delicate moment addressed in the video is the suspension of the match following the throwing of objects from the stands. Munuera Montero explains the application of the protocol and the decision to stop the game to ensure the safety of the players and the refereeing team itself.
The fans of Sevilla FC and Real Betis have been able to closely witness the professionalism and calm required to officiate a match with such a high level of emotional and physical demand. The transparency offered by this initiative is highly valued, as it demystifies part of the secrecy surrounding the refereeing work.
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