The controversial situation occurred in the 28th minute. © APA/afp / THOMAS COEX

Missed goal: “Maximum injustice” in the Clasico

Real Madrid won against FC Barcelona in the last minute and is now on the verge of winning the league again. However, a missed goal for FC Barcelona and the lack of goal line technology are causing a lot of discussion.

22 April 2024

From: dpa/azl

The decisive goal for Real Madrid to make it 3-2 came in the 91st minute, but the focus was still on a scene in the 28th minute: For FC Barcelona, ​​a supposed goal from young star Lamine Yamal to make it 2-1 was not given. Even after many TV replays, it was not possible to tell whether the full extent of the ball was behind the line or not; there is no goal line technology in LaLiga.

“It’s a disgrace for football,” said Barca goalie Marc-Andre ter Stegen. There is so much money moving around in this world. “And there is no money for what is important,” said the national goalkeeper angrily after the narrowly lost “Clasico” in the sold-out Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Spanish league is the only one of the European top 5 leagues in which this technical aid is not used.

“It’s a disgrace for football.” Marc-Andre ter Stegen, FC Barcelona

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) spent minutes looking at the action in which Real goalkeeper Andrij Lunin parried with his hands behind the line, but in the end no clear evidence of a hit could be found, so recognition was not possible (Video from minute 3).



Barca coach Xavi then spoke of “maximum injustice”. His team deserved the three points. “Everyone saw the referee’s performance. You can punish me, but the pictures are there for everyone to see. It just wasn't fair," said the former world and European champion, who had only complained heavily about the referee during the week against PSG and was shown a red card during the game.

Real is on the verge of winning the title

After the exit in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, the next bitter setback followed. With a gap of eleven points to their big rivals with six rounds to go, the title is almost certainly gone. Goals from Andreas Christensen (6th) and Fermin Lopez (69th), including a two-time lead, were not enough to make anything countable. Vincius Junior (18th/penalty), Lucas Vazquez (73rd) after the 1-1 scorer's assist and Jude Bellingham with his late goal scored Real's luck.

The Madrilenians are on the verge of their 36th league success. © APA/afp / THOMAS COEX

“It was a fantastic win, we did a great job,” emphasized the match winner. But they haven't won the league yet, warned the Englishman. But everyone was aware that Real now had all the trump cards on the way to their 36th championship title. “We took a big step and gained a big advantage,” said coach Carlo Ancelotti. He didn't really want to take part in the discussions about the missed Barca goal.