VAR did not Benefit Barcelona

DBasia.news –  The application of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is considered to be unbeneficial for Barcelona. This was expressed by Barcelona left back, Jordi Alba.

In the 72nd minute of Clasico’s match, a goal from Gareth Bale was disallowed by VAR. Referee, Alejandro Hernandez, with the help of VAR annulled the goal as Ferland Mendy, who provided Bale’s goal feed, was considered to be trapped offside.

Although inviting controversy from many parties. Barcelona player, Jordi Alba, considers that it is not only VAR that needs to be repaired but also everyone and the devices in football matches.

“Actually, what all parties must realize is that all decisions remain with the referee. And you have to respect it. “Jordi Alba said as quoted by marca, Sunday (12/22/2019).

“I also don’t think that today VAR is beneficial or detrimental to anyone in the final result. But it is true that there are things that need to be improved from the use of VAR. “He concluded.

Madrid, of course, were outraged by the decision. They considered that the VAR have robbed three points that they should have achieved. VAR is considered to not have only once hijacked a team’s victory. In the English League, Manchester City as well as Liverpool have been disadvantaged by the VAR technology.