FIFA has just announced VERY SAD NEWS for the Officials and Referees of the match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao referee Martínez Munuera did not award a clear penalty to Jude Bellingham after a clear touch by Unai Núñez and this have cost them thier Job
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti voiced his discontent with the VAR system following his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti pointedly highlighted two pivotal incidents in the match that drew his ire – the disallowed goal from Vinicius Jr. and the potential penalty on Jude Bellingham that VAR inexplicably failed to review.
Ancelotti’s frustration stemmed from the glaring disparity in VAR’s application. “This is what modern football is now,” he remarked wryly, acknowledging the integral role of technology in the game. While the disallowed goal was an automatic call, Ancelotti found it baffling that VAR didn’t prompt the referee to scrutinize the Bellingham incident more closely.
Despite his reservations about the VAR system, Ancelotti pragmatically accepted the result, recognizing that it was an inherent part of the game. “That’s it, though. This is how the game is now,” he said with a hint of resignation, implying that the system had faltered in this instance.
Ultimately, Real Madrid’s resilience paid off, as Federico Valverde’s last-minute strike secured a crucial win and maintained their impressive run of form at the top of La Liga. The victory was a testament to the team’s unwavering determination and ability to thrive under pressure.
