Controversy erupted during Barcelona’s match against Rayo Vallecano after VAR disallowed what appeared to be a legitimate goal for the visitors due to an offside call.
Replays suggested that the Rayo goalscorer was onside when the ball was played, sparking frustration among the team and their supporters. Many fans and analysts believe that the decision unfairly denied Rayo a crucial equalizer, fueling claims that they were “robbed” at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys.
The disallowed goal added to the ongoing debate about VAR’s consistency in La Liga, with rival fans arguing that such decisions often favor Barcelona.
VAR later clarified that the goal was ruled out because an offside Rayo Vallecano player was deemed to have interfered with play by blocking Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez.
While the initial impression suggested the goalscorer was onside, officials determined that the offside player’s positioning influenced the defensive play, leading to the controversial decision. This explanation hasn’t stopped debates, with many still believing the call was harsh on Rayo.
