Controversy Erupts in Barcelona‘s Clasico Victory Over Real Madrid
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Barcelona — May 12, 2025 —
The recent 4-3 victory of Barcelona over Real Madrid in El Clasico has sparked controversy. The high-stakes match was marked by contentious calls affecting both sides. officials faced scrutiny for key decisions, including a denied penalty appeal and a disallowed goal. For more insights, read on.
Controversy Erupts in BarcelonaS Clasico victory Over Real Madrid
Match Overview
Barcelona’s latest Clasico win against Real Madrid [[1]] was not without its share of drama. The match, which saw Barcelona defeat Real Madrid, was marred by controversial calls that have ignited debate among fans and pundits alike. The game concluded with a 4-3 victory for Barcelona [[1]].
Penalty Denied: The Tchouaméni Handball
A key moment of contention arose when Barcelona’s Ferran Torres had a shot blocked by Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni inside the penalty area. Barcelona fans and players alike believed the play warranted a penalty. The referee, Hernandez Hernandez, reviewed the play on the pitch-side monitor after a VAR intervention.
Did You Know?
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) was officially implemented by FIFA in March 2018, aiming to minimize human errors during critical match situations.
Despite the review, no penalty was awarded. The audio of the VAR discussion has since been released, shedding light on the decision-making process.
According to the VAR audio, referee Hernandez Hernandez was told, there you have the images, it’s a shot on goal. You don’t have many more cameras.
After reviewing the action, the referee stated, Courtois is behind, the impact occurs with the arm down, for me it is not a penalty.
Fermin Lopez’s Disallowed Goal
Adding to the controversy, Barcelona had a potential fifth goal disallowed late in the game. Fermin Lopez scored what appeared to be a legitimate goal, only for it to be chalked off due to a handball in the build-up.
Pro Tip
Understanding the Laws of the Game, notably those related to handball, can help fans better interpret controversial calls during matches.
according to reports, officials seemed eager to find a reason to disallow the goal. The conversation among the officials, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, reveals the following exchange:
Martínez Munuera: ‘Listen to me.We just detected a hand,okay? Come see it,please.’
Mundo Deportivo
An unknown voice: ‘With the height, thank goodness. Yes, yes, absolutely.’
Mundo Deportivo
Hernández Hernández: ‘Okay, perfect. Go ahead, it hits his hand, yes. The ball is going to go out and now give me a wide one so I can see the whole action,see how it ends. Okay, perfect, the hand is clearly up. I’m going to cancel the goal.’
Mundo Deportivo
The phrase thank goodness
has particularly incensed Barcelona fans, suggesting a bias or eagerness to rule out the goal.
The Fallout
the controversial decisions have sparked outrage among Barcelona supporters and fueled debate about the consistency and impartiality of officiating in La Liga. The match result is Barcelona 4 – Real Madrid 3 [[1]].
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why was Barcelona’s penalty appeal denied?
The referee determined that the handball by Tchouaméni was not a penalty after reviewing the VAR footage, citing the position of Courtois and the arm’s placement.
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Why was Fermin Lopez’s goal disallowed?
The goal was disallowed due to a handball in the build-up to the play.
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What was the final score of the match?
The final score was barcelona 4, Real Madrid 3 [[1]].
