El Clásico VAR Audios: Handballs, Annulled Goals, and Controversy

El Clásico Controversy: VAR audios reveal key moments. The recent Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match sparked heated debate. Two key incidents dominated post-match discussions: a potential handball by Tchouameni and an annulled goal by Fermín. Relevo Deportes released a video featuring the VAR audios from these plays. One audio clip reveals the VAR team discussing Tchouameni's handball, stating, "Ahí se produce el impacto, el brazo hacia abajo, para mí no es penalti." The decision not to award a penalty caused considerable uproar among fans. The second controversial moment involved Fermín's disallowed goal. The VAR audios show the officials identifying a handball in the build-up, leading to the goal being overturned. "La pelota se va a ir y ahora dame una amplia para ver toda la acción," an official is heard saying. The video has garnered significant attention, highlighting the ongoing debate about VAR's role in football. The release of these audios offers transparency into the decision-making process, while also sparking further discussion about the rules and their interpretation.