Isn’t the handball in El Clasico a penalty? Why was Hernandez's decision controversial?

The 35th round of the Spanish La Liga, El Clasico, once again shocked football fans. The Catalan club Barcelona won a dramatic match 4:3 over Real Madrid.

However, the discussions after the match were not limited to the result. A controversial episode that occurred in the last ten minutes of the third half caused a huge uproar in the refereeing.

Chuameni's hand - did Barca lose a penalty?

In the 80th minute, a powerful shot from Ferran Torres hit Aurelien Chuameni's hand. Barcelona players and fans unanimously demanded a penalty, but referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez continued the action.

The episode was also reviewed by VAR, but the decision did not change.

Archivo VAR analysis: “It was an open hand block”

The Archivo VAR platform, which analyzes VAR episodes, commented on the situation:

“Juamendi pointed his hand in the direction of the ball with an open hand and did not even try to remove it. It was an attempt to block the ball with his hand. VAR reviewed the situation, but the referee’s decision remained unchanged.”

Referee problem on the agenda again

This controversial situation has cast a shadow not only on the fate of the match, but also on trust in the refereeing system. The Barcelona management and many experts believe that a penalty should have been awarded in this episode.

The Zamin.uz editorial team emphasizes that transparency and accuracy in refereeing are the main pillars of trust in football. In matches like El Clasico, which are watched by millions, justice must prevail in every decision. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!