La Liga Meltdown: Shocking VAR Decisions Push RFEF to Breaking Point

Real Madrid vs. Osasuna: A Refereeing Disaster

• Unpenalized Foul on Vinícius Júnior: A blatant foul ignored by both the referee and VAR, sparking widespread criticism.
• Soft Penalty Awarded to Osasuna: Eduardo Camavinga’s minimal contact resulted in a highly debatable penalty call.
• Bellingham’s Controversial Red Card: The England international was sent off for allegedly insulting the referee, though conflicting reports suggest misinterpretation.

Real Madrid has since lodged an official complaint with the RFEF, demanding a thorough review of officiating standards.

Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano: VAR Sparks Outrage

• Penalty for Barcelona: A soft foul on Robert Lewandowski led to a penalty call that divided opinions.
• Disallowed Rayo Vallecano Goal: A marginal offside ruling erased what could have been a game-changing goal.

Rayo Vallecano’s president slammed the inconsistent VAR interventions, further intensifying the calls for reform.

La Liga’s Reputation on the Line

With tensions running high, Real Madrid has reportedly considered drastic measures, including seeking a move to a foreign league. Meanwhile, former referees and football experts are calling for changes, such as limiting VAR usage to two review requests per team per match.

The RFEF’s Next Move

In response to mounting pressure, the RFEF is preparing to shake up its Technical Committee of Referees. Key figures, including President Luis Medina Cantalejo and VAR chief Clos Gómez, may be replaced to restore credibility.