“The referee could NOT communicate with the VAR room till 40th minute this is corruption” -FIFA Body has announced very Sad News for the Referee of the match between Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano After VAR stopped working in first 40 minutes of Barcelona vs Rayo match

Rayo Vallecano was left fuming after a VAR malfunction prevented the review of Lamine Yamal’s first-half penalty during their 1-1 draw with Barcelona. The penalty, awarded after Yamal’s collision with Pep Chavarría, was converted by Yamal, putting Barcelona ahead. However, Rayo’s players were adamant that the decision should have been overturned.

The VAR issue was later confirmed by MEDIAPRO, the company responsible for administering VAR in LaLiga, who stated that a technical problem had prevented the technology from working properly during the first half. Despite efforts to rectify the issue, the VAR system was not functioning correctly until the second half.

Rayo’s coach, Iñigo Pérez, expressed his frustration with the situation, admitting that he was ashamed of his reaction on the sidelines after the penalty was awarded. Pérez emphasized the importance of having a reliable VAR system, highlighting the impact it has on players, referees, and assistants. He suggested that games should be halted if VAR fails in the future, advocating for a better protocol to handle such situations.

Pérez’s sentiments were echoed by Rayo forward Isi, who claimed that the referee, Mateo Busquets Ferrer, had admitted to making a mistake in awarding the penalty. Isi praised the referee for his honesty, acknowledging that without VAR, it’s challenging for referees to make accurate decisions.

Despite the setback of going a goal down, Rayo fought back to earn a point against the Spanish champions, with Fran Pérez scoring his first goal for the club in the second half. The 1-1 draw was a testament to Rayo’s resilience and determination.