This was supposed to be valid! Spain calls for goal-line technology

The controversial situation from Sunday’s El Clásico has prompted many La Liga fans to post their opinions on social media. We are talking about the incident after Raphinha’s corner kick, which was subsequently crossed by the talented Lamine Yamal and ended up on Andriy Lunin’s gloves.

However, some of the public claim that the intervention of the Ukrainian goalkeeper came from behind the goal line and therefore it was a goal. Everything didn’t escape the VAR referees who reviewed the situation for a long time. In the end, however, they could not find a conclusive shot that the ball was actually full in the goal.

ESPN Commentator 🗣️: “La Liga decided not to use the money to upgrade goal line technology, They would think to just rely on VAR”

“And this is the issue you would get, there is NO CONCLUSIVE ANGLE to say whether or not the ball crossed the line from this Lemine Yamal flick and… pic.qprmT6Wvo

– Omifyyy (@omifyyy) April 22, 2024

It’s a shame that La Liga lacks basic technique

A wave of discontent has also been unleashed within the Catalan club’s ranks. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen expressed his displeasure after the game about the statement that grossly influenced the rest of the game. There’s a lot of money in football, but obviously it doesn’t serve to provide such basic things.”

His words were confirmed by Blaugranas coach Xavi: “You all saw it for yourselves. I have nothing to say about the referees, I would have got another penalty.” Similar words were seen on football social networks.

It is unbelievable that in such a competition there is no goal scoring technology and everything had to be decided by VAR, which relies on a certain number of cameras. They scan the pitch from different angles but can’t see everywhere. So the available footage can be distorted.

The title is decided

Defeat means Barcelona have only a theoretical chance of winning the title. Real, who beat their age-old rival after Bellingham’s last-minute goal 3-2, came close, increasing their lead over the Catalans to eleven points. Six rounds remain in the competition.

All the more reason to believe that the Royal Club bought their triumph and enjoyed the long-standing favour of the referees. However, the recent match between the White Ballet and Valencia, when referee Manzano stopped the game just before Bellingham’s winning goal, is evidence against this.

🚨 Referee Gil Manzano ‘put in the fridge’ by LaLiga after added time error in Valencia-Real Madrid match! ❌

Manzano blew the final whistle prematurely, disallowing Bellingham’s late goal. He’s now left off match day 29 appointments. ⚽️❄️ pic.nWoBLtzQP

– All Sports (@YJsportsEN) March 14, 2024

So Barcelona must swallow a bitter pill and accept that they won’t defend the title this year. The whole club has suffered another cruel blow after Tuesday’s Champions League elimination.

Source: La Liga, Livesport