New referee controversy in the Barcelona match. After the penalty that was not awarded to Araujo in last week’s classic match against Real Madrid, Barcelona demanded a new maximum penalty that was not awarded on the pitch
Araujo’s complaint about the refereeing: “It seems like a penalty kick to me”
In the last minute of the first half, after an unmentioned foul on Lewandowski on the edge of the penalty area, Joao Felix faced Real Sociedad’s defense with everything in his favor to clear a dangerous pass that could have tipped the balance. The Portuguese managed to break Zubeldia’s leg, but the Real Madrid centre-back put his toe on Joao’s ankle, preventing him from continuing his progress towards Remiro’s goal
Penalty kick moment against Joao Felix Twitter
Barcelona erupted in complaints against Alberola Rojas, who carelessly attended to the complaints of FC Barcelona players. The referee, far from doubting his decision due to the reaction of the Catalan team, doubled his bet by refusing to review the play on the VAR screen, a fact that inflamed the morale of the Barcelona team
Complaints about the refereeing took a 180-degree turn and moved from Xavi’s benches to Alguacil’s benches. In the 65th minute of the match, Real Sociedad requested a penalty kick against Oyarzabal. The Real Madrid striker stood alone in front of Ter Stegen, but tripped on the foot of Koundé, who was pressing the Spanish international from behind
Following the same approach as in the play with Joao Felix, Albirola Rojas did not need to review the procedure despite San Sebastian’s complaints and asked both teams to continue the match
Barca’s balance with this referee was not bad. Saturday’s match was Barcelona’s ninth match. The previous eight matches had ended with five victories for the Blaugrana, two draws and only one defeat
