Barcelona is outraged and is demanding a rematch of their epic match against eternal rivals Real Madrid due to what they believe was an unfair decision when Yamal’s goal was disallowed.
Club president Joan Laporta is leading the charge for a replay of the game following a controversial call by the referee.
Laporta issued a strong statement on Monday, stating that Barcelona will explore the possibility of a rematch after a contentious decision deprived them of a goal in the first half. Despite replays suggesting that Yamal’s shot may have crossed the line, the absence of goal-line technology in La Liga made it impossible to confirm.
The president was heard saying in a video thus: “Yesterday, there were several debatable plays but among all of them there is one that is essential and that can lead to a change in the final result of the game.
I am referring to the so-called Lamine ghost goal. As a club we want to be sure about what happened and that is why I inform you that from FC Barcelona we will immediately request the Technical Committee of Referees and the Spanish Football Federation to provide us with all the images and audio generated by the play.”
Laporta also threatened a potential replay: “If it is confirmed that it was a legal goal, we will go further and do not rule out asking for a replay of the match, just as has happened in a European match due to a VAR error.
Finally, I want to emphasise that although we will focus on this play, we also disagree with various actions during the course of the match that, although they could be consulted in the VAR, this tool was ignored by the referee in an incomprehensible way.”
The Blaugrana have requested a thorough examination of the incident and have assured that appropriate measures will be taken in response.
