Real Madrid’s LaLiga opponents ship pointed message after controversial VAR name

On Jan 21, 2024

Real Madrid’s La Liga opponents Almeria claimed they had been “robbed” in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat.

The backside of the league aspect surprised Los Blancos by scoring within the first minute and netting one other simply earlier than half time. Carlo Ancelotti’s aspect rallied to come back again from a woeful first half efficiency, with Jude Bellingham scoring a penalty, Vinicius Junior netting and Dani Carvajal clinching the winner within the 99th minute.

But the outcome was not solely right down to Real Madrid’s heroics, as three big moments of controversy affected the result. The first got here when the house aspect had been awarded a debatable handball for Bellingham’s penalty following a prolonged VAR verify.

Before lengthy, Sergio Arribas’ effort for Almeria was chalked off after yet one more lengthy VAR verify. Referee Francisco Maeso had initially deemed that Dion Lopy’s hand to Bellingham’s face was not a foul – however modified his thoughts after being prompted by VAR.

And to cap off a torrid night of VAR calls, Vinicius Jr’s handballed purpose was not given as a foul. Maeso at first dominated out the equaliser however overturned his determination once more following one other VAR evaluate the place he deemed the ball to have come off the Brazilian’s shoulder.

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An Almeria goal was chalked off after the referee reviewed the incident and deemed that Dion Lopy’s hand struck Jude Bellingham’s face — An Almeria purpose was chalked off after the referee reviewed the incident and deemed that Dion Lopy’s hand struck Jude Bellingham’s face

Vinicius Jr's handball for his goal was rescinded — Vinicius Jr’s handball for his purpose was rescinded
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And it understandably left Almeria incensed, with supervisor Asier Garitano saying after the sport: “This is a competition that should be fair for everyone, and sometimes it’s hard to see that. The [Madrid penalty] is a clear foul and I think the second is a handball. All the decisions went in their favour.”

The club’s official social media account also slammed the refereeing decisions, tweeting: “Don’t expect us to publish the match report. Everything is more than clear.”

Almeria lost 3-2 having been two goals up — Almeria misplaced 3-2 having been two targets up

And midfielder Gonzalo Melero was likewise livid, telling reporters: “The feeling is we have been robbed as we speak, it is that clear. They couldn’t have performed extra for [Madrid] to get again within the match.

“And it has occurred to us a number of instances this season now. If you do not complain, they do not show you how to, that is how it’s. We have by no means mentioned something, however as we speak surpassed all limits. It was unimaginable.”

The slim victory meant Carlo Ancelotti’s aspect had been second behind shock packages Girona come Sunday evening, albeit with a recreation in hand. Meanwhile, Almeria’s heart-breaking night meant they remained winless after 21 La Liga video games this season.