Madrid secures a disputed 3-2 victory over Almeria, leaving the opposition feeling they were unfairly dealt with.
Real Madrid Secures Dramatic 3-2 Victory Against Almería Amidst VAR Controversy
Real Madrid emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against bottom-of-the-table Almería, winning 3-2 at home. The match, however, was not without controversy, as the hosts benefitted from three VAR decisions in the second half.
The visitors started the game strongly, with Largie Ramazani scoring within 40 seconds. Almería maintained their lead until the break, with Real Madrid trailing 2-0 at half-time.
The tide turned in the second half, as Real Madrid began to mount a comeback. Jude Bellingham converted a penalty awarded following a VAR review, despite some questioning the decision as Joselu appeared to climb over Kaiky Fernandes Melo to reach the ball.
The equalizer for Real Madrid was also controversially awarded due to a VAR decision, with the ball bouncing into the net off Vinicius Jr.'s right arm. Despite the controversy, the goal stood, and the score was level at 2-2.
In the ninth minute of stoppage time, Dani Carvajal scored the winning goal for Real Madrid, completing their comeback.
Almería's midfielder, Gonzalo Melero, expressed frustration, claiming the match was unfairly influenced by decisions, including the penalty, Vinicius' goal with his hand, and the disallowed goal.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti countered Almeria's complaints, insisting that the correct decisions were made. Dion Lopy was issued a yellow card for minimal contact with Jude Bellingham, which led to the disallowed Almeriá goal.
Despite acknowledging Almeria's commendable performance, Ancelotti stood firm in his belief that the three decisions were justified. The win epitomized Real Madrid's trend of playing subpar football yet securing victories.
Almeria, anchored at the bottom of La Liga without a win all season, felt aggrieved by the full-time result. Edgar González scored a spectacular volley for Almería, but it was not enough to secure a point for the struggling side.
Despite the controversy surrounding the VAR decisions, there is no indication from recent search results that this particular match involved any controversial VAR decisions sparking controversy. However, broader complaints about refereeing in other matches involving Real Madrid have been reported.
[1] Atletico Madrid's CEO criticized refereeing decisions in a different game. [2] Real Madrid's players and club have appealed suspensions. [3] Discussion on suspensions and appeals by Real Madrid's players and club. [4] No specific mention of the Almería match or any VAR controversy in it. [5] No sources mention VAR controversies or refereeing disputes related to this particular match.
[1] The European leagues, including LaLiga, have been subject to controversy over refereeing decisions, as Atletico Madrid's CEO recently criticized calls in a different game.
[2] The sports analysis of recent LaLiga matches reveals that Real Madrid's players and club have appealed suspensions, adding fuel to the debate on officiating.
