Barcelona Bemoans Refereeing Decisions as Title Hopes Take a Hit
According to Jose Alvarez, Barcelona strongly contends that they should currently occupy the top spot in La Liga if not for contentious refereeing and VAR decisions.
The recent game against Rayo Vallecano saw Barcelona denied a late penalty, sparking frustration as Raphinha was visibly fouled in the box, leading to a 1-1 draw. Barca’s internal assessment suggests that VAR and refereeing calls have cost them a total of seven crucial points this season.
In the intense La Liga title race where Barcelona is trailing by four points, these miscalculations have become a pivotal factor. If the disputed seven points were rightfully claimed, Barcelona would sit at the summit, leading by three points.
As it stands, Barcelona has slipped to the fourth position in the league table, trailing behind Real Madrid, Girona, and Atletico. The upcoming match for Girona against Bilbao on Monday could potentially extend their lead over Barcelona to six points, intensifying the challenges for the Catalan club in their pursuit of the La Liga title.
