Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini refused to speak to the media after their 1-1 draw with Juventus.
La Dea felt they had two good shouts for penalties rejected by the match officials.
Standing in for Gasperini, director Pasquale Marino said: “I can only say it is fortunate that Marelli is no longer a referee.
“We have a completely different view of the incident. That is inevitably a red card, and De Ligt's handball was also a penalty.
“Let's be serious, let us comment on the incidents for how they are read in other games as well as this. I say that was a red card and a penalty, both are clear."
Marino continued: “It was a very good performance from Atalanta, we always had the right spirit, but have been lacking good luck lately. We must praise those who played today, as they showed against a great Juventus that they were on the same level.
Marino also praised January signing Jeremie Boga on the night.
“Clearly, the teams we come up against know us better, so we needed that change of pace that would surprise and make the difference. We invested a great deal in Boga and believe he can give a big contribution to Atalanta.
“It's more difficult compared to past seasons for Atalanta to create chances, because the opponents study us now and defend in a different way."
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