VAR ref penalized for disputed Atletico Madrid goal

Atletico Madrid Controversy: VAR Decision Sparks Outrage

Atletico Madrid faced another disappointing match, drawing 1-1 against Alaves. However, controversy arose when replays showed that Giuliano Simeone’s goal should not have counted. The goal was deemed offside, as Giuliano was positioned behind the last defender, making him ineligible to score. Despite this clear violation, the VAR team failed to recognize the error, causing an uproar among fans and officials.

The Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) took action against Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes, who was responsible for VAR during the Alaves-Atleti game. Following the controversy, he was removed from his duties for the Real Madrid vs. Mallorca match, highlighting the severity of the mistake.

Reactions from Managers and Players

Alaves head coach Eduardo Coudet refrained from criticizing the officials and instead focused on his team’s performance. Despite the controversial goal, Coudet praised his players for standing up to a strong opponent and maintaining composure throughout the match.

Xabi Alonso, after Real Madrid’s victory over Mallorca, expressed surprise and disappointment at the VAR decision. He emphasized the importance of using technology to make correct calls and called for accountability in the officiating process.