Real Madrid don’t believe in VAR system

Real Madrid are licking their wounds following a third straight loss to Barcelona. It could have been very different, had Marco Asensio’s goal been onside, but Los Blancos believe that was no accident.

According to Marca, Real Madrid do not have faith VAR. In addition to their supposed decades-long suspicion that Barcelona are favoured by referees, they also do not believe in the video technology. Whenever a decision is 50-50, it goes in Barcelona’s favour.

After the match, Carlo Ancelotti said he had doubts about the offside call on Asensio, and that would appear to fit this narrative. The illustration of their fears can be seen over the past three weeks, with Asensio’s goal adding to two more decisions that have gone in Barcelona’s favour. Against Athletic Club, Barcelona were saved their victory as Iker Muniain’s handball in the build-up was seen by VAR, meanwhile Franck Kessie’s foul on Valencia’s Fran Perez was not given as a penalty the previous week to that.

Both the Muniain and the Asensio goal were ruled out correctly according to the rules, but Kessie’s fould on Perez did seem an oversight from VAR. Barcelona boss Xavi has pointed out that offside is not open to interpretation.

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2 Comments

  1. As per ESPN

    • Real Madrid have had a league-high 15 VAR decisions and eight goals overturned this season. The next closest teams in LaLiga by goals overturned are Atletico Madrid and Valencia with three goals overruled each.

    • Furthermore, Real Madrid’s eight goals overturned by VAR this season are the most in Europe’s top five leagues. AC Milan are second with six goals overturned

    Why would they even doubt the technology you ask?

  2. Inconsistency is another issue. Asensio got called for a handball when it bounced off his shoulder this season while Vazquez cross that bounced off Mirandas foot and caught his hand never got called.

    Its obvious that its being called arbitrarily, same situation two different outcomes.

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