The clash between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona kept all its promises on Saturday evening (1-2). Indeed, the Colchoneros were surprised by opportunistic and much more decisive Catalans. Aside from the spectacle, a controversy continues to swell in the Spanish capital. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, the general director of the Madrid club, expressed his dissatisfaction via an official press release pointing out an arbitration decision deemed decisive at the end of the match: the red card initially inflicted on Gerard Martin, finally canceled after intervention by the VAR.
“When we see the images and listen to the audio recording shared by the Federation, we can only feel shame. It is unacceptable that they let us hear their comments, which are totally contrary to the proper functioning of VAR, without anything being done. Referees have the same right to make mistakes as players, coaches and managers, but playing errors are still mistakes. It’s quite another thing when a referee in the VAR booth influences the main referee in his decision-making.” he noted in the document. Before adding a layer, showing a feeling of déjà vu. “It’s not normal for the criteria to change without us knowing what to expect. This happened to us over the last two days. It’s absurd”. The sky is rumbling in Madrid!
