"Luckily": The controversial conversation between VAR and referees during Barcelona - Real Madrid
In a epic Clasico, which saw FC Barcelona win 4-3 against Real Madrid, the match continues to generate much controversy both on and off the pitch. The reason for this was the recorded exchanges between the head referee, Alejandro Hernandez, and VAR manager Juan Martinez Munuera regarding certain contentious actions.
The first, in the 80th minute, sparked anger among Catalan fans after a near-handball by Aurélien Tchouameni in the penalty area. After consulting the VAR, Alejandro Hernandez was clear: " The hand was stuck to the body. For me, it's not a penalty ." While the referee's analysis of the angle shown was clear, another angle shown on television, ignored by the VAR, would have provided a less certain image of the action.
It was a few minutes later that the controversial remarks took on more substance. On Fermin Lopez's goal in the 96th minute, the referee was called to the VAR to review the action, suggesting a possible handball by Lopez. " We spotted a handball, you see? His hand is in the air, fortunately ." A " fortunately " that caused controversy, a reaction perceived as relief at having to disallow the goal, synonymous with impartiality for the Catalan media. In the process, Mr. Hernandez disallowed the goal, leaving the two teams at 4-3.
These controversies have further fueled tensions between the two clubs since FC Barcelona won the Copa del Rey final. Hristo Stoichkov, on Instagram, took the opportunity to tease them by posting a photo of Lamine Yamal making the number "304" with his fingers while captioning it " 3 titles for Barça, 0 titles for Real Madrid , 4 Clasicos won by Barça ."
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