According to a report by Madrid Universal on Tuesday October 20, 2026, the Spanish Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) has explained why Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler cannot face retrospective disciplinary action following the controversial incident involving Sevilla player Peque.

The incident occurred during the first half of Real Madrid’s match against Sevilla, when the score was still goalless. Sevilla reportedly believed Guler should have been sent off for an alleged elbow, but the available video footage has made it difficult for the authorities to establish exactly what happened.

According to reports, sources from LaLiga explained that 23 camera angles were used during the broadcast, yet none captured the incident closely enough to determine the precise nature of the contact between the two players.

The available footage showed the confrontation from wider angles, including a rear camera, the Skycam and a camera generally used for offside decisions. However, none provided the necessary detail to establish whether Guler struck Peque with his elbow or made contact with another part of his body.

The report also stated that the lack of clear footage was not the result of a production error, as the images available to television viewers were the same as those received by the VAR team.

This has complicated any attempt to review the incident retrospectively, with the CTA insisting that disciplinary action cannot be justified without conclusive evidence.

Sources from the refereeing body explained that not every camera at a football match is suitable for VAR purposes, particularly when an incident occurs away from the ball and outside the referee’s immediate field of view.

They also stressed that although the confrontation was visible in the available footage, the images did not provide enough detail to determine precisely how the contact was made.

The CTA’s position is that the footage does not establish whether Guler used his elbow, shoulder or hand against Peque. Consequently, the authorities believe there is insufficient evidence to justify further intervention after the match.

No red card was shown during the game, and VAR did not intervene at the time. With the available footage unable to clarify the incident, the possibility of retrospective punishment has been complicated by the same lack of evidence.

The situation is likely to frustrate Sevilla, who reportedly felt the incident warranted a more severe punishment. However, the inability to establish exactly what happened means the allegation cannot be treated as a proven offence.

For Real Madrid, the explanation provides clarity over why their midfielder is not expected to face disciplinary action over the controversy. Nevertheless, the decision should not be interpreted as definitive proof that no offence occurred, but rather that the available images are insufficient to establish what happened.