Khaberni - Khaberni - A controversial refereeing incident sparked widespread anger within the corridors of Real Madrid, following a decision not to award Vinicius Junior a penalty, a decision that ignited strong reactions from the club's official channel and specialized refereeing analysis platforms.
The Real Madrid channel described the incident as a "total disgrace," insisting that the team deserved a penalty against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga, pointing out that it was clear and unambiguous, emphasizing that the decision came from the referee himself who was in the video assistant referee’s room, who had previously appeared in a press conference before the Spanish Super Cup final, a mention they found surprising and suspicious.
On its part, the ArchivoVAR platform specializing in refereeing review stated that the incident clearly represented a legitimate penalty that wasn't awarded in favor of Real Madrid, considering that ignoring the case cannot be justified refereeing-wise, especially with the availability of video technology.
During the match, televisión footage showed a conversation between Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Junior, where the coach told his player that the incident was clear, reflecting the technical staff's conviction of the team’s justified demands.
As for Vinicius Junior, he did not hide his anger after the match, considering that the referee ignored awarding the penalty because it was in his favor personally, and said that the decision was not based on a technical evaluation of the situation as much as it was a repeated targeting of him, affirming that the incident represented a clear penalty beyond dispute.
This incident reintroduces the debate around the level of refereeing and the use of video technology in major matches, at a time when Real Madrid is calling for more transparency and consistency in refereeing decisions, especially in crucial matches that cannot tolerate impactful mistakes on the outcomes.
