The Spanish soccer classic between Barcelona and Real Madrid Not only was it exciting for its frantic rhythm and the spectacular comeback of the Blaugranas in the first 45 minutes, but also for the multiple arbitral controversies They left much to talk about. The meeting, which ended with a score full of emotions, was marked by discussed decisions that quickly went viral in social networks.
The first major controversy was just beginning the meeting, when the referee pointed out a penalty in favor of Real Madrid After a strong exit of Wojciech Szczęsny about Kylian Mbappé. The contact existed, but the controversy arose from a possible Outside of the French strikerwhich left doubts even after the review in the VAR. For many, the advanced position had to invalidate the action.
Minutes later, the game lived its Second controversythis time because of an action that directly resulted in the second goal of Real Madrid. The goal was a work again Mbappébut the origin of the play left much to analyze: a strong entrance of Federico Valverde about Lamine Yamalwhich stripped the youth of the ball. The referee did not sanction the fault and the backlash culminated in the goal of the French.
At that time, the culé fans exploded on social networks demanding a review of the play, arguing that Valverde’s lack was clear and cut an offensive play of Barcelona. The cameras showed the gesture of annoyance of The whole coaching staffwho claimed from the technical area without being heard by the arbitration body.
On the Blaugrana side there were also decisions that generated controversy. The goal of the draw of Lamine Yamalwhich put the partial 2-2 on the scoreboard, was preceded by a play in which Frenkie de Jong He would have controlled the ball with his hand. Although it was not sanctioned by the referee, several shots showed the possible contact with the arm of the Dutch midfielder.
The VAR did not intervene in this play, which increased indignation among the Madrid players, who claimed the same criteria applied in the play of the previous penalty. The equality in the score reactivated the intensity of the duel, which was disputed with a lot of tension in each corner of the field.
🖥️💥 The VAR disregarded Mbappé’s second goal.
▪️ Valverde, who does not reach the ball at any time, steps on Lamine Yamal, knocking him down.
❌ There is a previous lack.
▪️ Hernández Hernández did not appreciate the infraction and Martínez Munuera washed his hands. pic.twitter.com/mcmduyrwrw
– VAR file (@archivovar) May 11, 2025
The second half, despite its intense rhythm, developed with less visible controversiesalthough some strong actions, mainly from Real Madrid players, generated discomfort in the Catalan fans. Failures of Asencio and Tchouaméni They were interpreted as possible red cards, but the referee decided to maintain the permissive line that marked from the beginning.
Arbitration analysts soon shared their opinions. Some defended the criteria of the central judge, while others assured that the party went out of times at times. The truth is that decisions influenced in key moments of the encounter and left both sides with sensations found.
Once again, the classic was not just football, it was also controversy. The arbitration decisions marked the development of the game and, as often happens in these games, left open injuries in the fans that will take to heal. Meanwhile, the teams already think about their next challenges, but with the controversy still floating in the environment.
When the game was already in its final stretch, one of the plays most claimed by the Blaugrana fans arrived. At minute 86, after a powerful shot from the edge of the area, the ball clearly hit the arm of Aurélien Tchouaméni within the small area. Although the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea It was called by the VAR to review the action, after observing the repetition he decided not to sanction the prison, generating a wave of criticism in social networks for the interpretation of the hand as “involuntary”.
Does anyone think of Jong’s hand? From there comes the goal of Barcelona.
Can Barça play a single game without stealing? Question would be pic.twitter.com/5kekiafhv6
– Residentt 🇪🇸 (@residentt4) May 11, 2025
And to close the encounter with more controversy, at minute 90+5, Fermín López It scored a goal that meant the final 5-3. However, the goal was canceled after an extensive review of the VAR by a possible hand in the previous playwhen the ball bounced in a Barcelona partner before the scoring. Although the images generated doubts, the final decision was to invalidate the goal, unleashing the claims from the bench and the stands. The classic, once again, not only left football, but also much controversy.
The referee saying that this is not criminal.
It is a shame. 😭😭
pic.twitter.com/40ZZ6FFH8A– JOACONEL. (@Joaconel) May 11, 2025