Real Madrid’s comeback from two points down, Barcelona’s usual ticklish football, all in all the last Clasico of the Xavi-Ancelotti era was one to remember. Although the goal line debate is discussed beyond the match. With which Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti opened his mouth.
After 88 years, Barca lost three El Clasicos to Real in the same season. Barcelona could have taken the lead in the 28th minute of the El Clasico match. Lamine Yamal’s flick from Rafinha’s corner goes to Real’s goal line. From there, Real goalkeeper Andre Lunin somehow sent the ball out.
Although the Barcelona players claim, it crossed the goal line. But the referee awarded a corner for Barca instead of giving a goal. After the incident, there was a storm of criticism on social media. Footballers also criticized the lack of goal line technology in La Liga.
After the match, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti completely dismissed Barca’s goal claim. He said, ‘It was not a goal at all. Because the ball did not cross the line. But our penalty was clear.’
On the other hand, Barca coach Xavi said in an immediate reaction that he was a victim of injustice. He commented on this, ‘Not having goal line technology is uncomfortable. If we want to make it the best league in the world, it will be needed. Everyone saw what happened. What else can I say? The league authorities can punish me. But the picture is there. Today it seems that we have been completely wronged. I said before the match, hopefully I don’t have to think about refereeing and he will make the right decision. But at the end of the day, nothing happened.’
With this victory, Real advanced 11 points ahead of Barcelona in La Liga. Real’s points are 81 in 32 matches with 25 wins and 6 draws. Barcelona is second with 70 points in 21 wins and 7 draws in equal matches. Girona is third with 68 points and Atletico Madrid is fourth with 61 points. With this, Real Madrid has reached the 36th La Liga title.
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