Barcelona manager Xavi and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen criticized La Liga for the absence of goal-line technology, claiming that their team was unfairly denied a goal in their loss to Real Madrid on Sunday night.
### The Biggest Moment Of Controversy In Sunday’s El Clasico
Ten minutes after Vinicius Jr. equalized Andreas Christensen’s opening goal, Barcelona seemed to take the lead again when Lamine Yamal nearly scored past Andriy Lunin. Despite Barcelona’s protests, VAR ultimately ruled in favor of Real Madrid due to the lack of goal-line technology. Barcelona went on to score through Fermin Lopez, only for Lucas Vazquez to level the score. Jude Bellingham then secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory for Real Madrid.
### Barcelona’s Ter Stegen & Xavi Express Frustration Over Lack Of Goal-Line Technology
Both Ter Stegen and Xavi voiced their disappointment in a press conference, with Ter Stegen calling the situation an embarrassment for football. Xavi agreed, stating that the “best league in the world” should have goal-line technology for fair decision-making.
After the defeat, Barcelona are now unlikely to challenge for the La Liga title as Real Madrid hold an 11-point lead at the top of the table with only six games remaining.
