Is the handball in El Clasico not a penalty? Why did Hernandez's decision cause controversy?
The next "El Clasico," part of Spain's La Liga's 35th round, once again astonished football fans. The Catalan club "Barselona" triumphed over Madrid's "Real" with a dramatic score of 4:3.
However, discussions after the match were not limited to the result. A controversial incident that occurred in the last ten minutes of the third half caused a significant uproar regarding refereeing.
Did Chuameni's hand deny "Barsa" a penalty?
In the 80th minute, a powerful shot from Ferran Torres hit Aurelien Chuameni's hand. The players and fans of "Barselona" unanimously demanded a penalty, but the head referee Alexandro Hernandez allowed the play to continue.
The incident was also reviewed by VAR, but the decision remained unchanged.
“Archivo VAR” analysis: “This was an open-hand obstruction”
The "Archivo VAR" platform, which analyzes VAR incidents, commented on this situation:
“Chuameni directed his hand towards the ball's trajectory openly and did not attempt to remove it. This was an act of obstructing the ball with the hand. VAR reviewed this situation, but the head referee's decision remained unchanged.”
The refereeing issue is back on the agenda
This controversial situation cast a shadow not only on the outcome of the game but also on the trust in the refereeing system. The management of "Barselona" and many experts believe that a penalty should have been awarded in this episode.
The editorial team of Zamin.uz emphasizes that ensuring transparency and accuracy in refereeing is a fundamental pillar of trust in football. In clashes like El Clasico, which millions are watching, justice must prevail in every decision.
