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Following Barcelona's contentious defeat against Real Madrid in Sunday's El Clasico, club president Joan Laporta has made a bold appeal to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for a potential rematch. The controversy stems from a critical moment in the match when Lamine Yamal's goal, known as the 'phantom goal,' was disallowed by VAR, sparking outrage among Barcelona supporters.
Yamal's strike in the 28th minute appeared to breach the goal line before being cleared by Real Madrid's goalkeeper, Andrey Lunin. Despite protests from Barcelona players and fans, VAR ultimately ruled against the goal, intensifying scrutiny over the use of technology in football officiating.
In a strongly worded statement, Laporta expressed his disappointment with the handling of VAR in one of football's most significant fixtures. He emphasized the need for VAR to be utilized effectively to prevent unfair decisions and uphold the integrity of the game.
Laporta's call for a replay underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential implications for the outcome of the match. He urged the Technical Refereeing Committee at the Spanish Football Federation to thoroughly review the incident and consider the possibility of a rematch if conclusive evidence supports the legitimacy of Yamal's goal.
