The Spanish Referees' Committee, known as CTA, has made public the audio recordings of VAR interventions during the Madrid derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. The match, which took place on Sunday, ended with a 2-1 victory for Atletico Madrid. The CTA's decision to release the recordings comes after Real Madrid expressed concerns over the refereeing decisions made during the game.
The audio recordings reveal the conversations between the referee, Alejandro Hernandez, and the VAR official, Miguel Angel Montero. The first intervention was related to a incident involving Jude Bellingham and Cristian Romero, where Real Madrid demanded a red card for the Argentine player. The VAR official advised Hernandez to review the play to assess the possibility of a mistaken identity.
After reviewing the play, Hernandez decided to cancel the yellow card given to Bellingham and instead issued a yellow card to Romero. The CTA stated that the goal of the VAR intervention was not to check for a red card, but to verify the identity of the player involved. The recordings also reveal that the VAR official and Hernandez discussed the play, with the official stating that he believed Romero was the one who stepped on Bellingham.
The second audio recording released by the CTA relates to a penalty awarded to Atletico Madrid. The referee initially gave a yellow card and awarded a penalty, but after consulting with the VAR official, he changed his decision to a red card. The VAR official stated that he believed the Real Madrid player had grabbed the Atletico Madrid player without any chance of winning the ball.
Real Madrid had complained about the refereeing decisions, particularly a incident involving Kang-in Lee and Federico Valverde, which they claimed warranted a red card. However, the CTA did not release the audio recording of this incident, stating that it was not reviewed by the VAR official. The release of the audio recordings is seen as an attempt to increase transparency in the refereeing process.
The Madrid derby was marked by controversy, with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressing his frustration with the refereeing decisions after the game. The release of the audio recordings is likely to fuel further debate about the use of VAR in Spanish football. The CTA's decision to release the recordings is seen as a positive step towards increasing transparency and trust in the refereeing process.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about the role of VAR in Spanish football, with some calling for greater transparency and accountability in the refereeing process. The Spanish Football Federation has announced an investigation into the incidents that occurred during the match. The release of the audio recordings is seen as a step towards resolving the controversy and providing clarity on the refereeing decisions made during the game.
Key points
- The Spanish Referees' Committee released audio recordings of VAR interventions during the Madrid derby to increase transparency in the refereeing process.
- Real Madrid had complained about the refereeing decisions, particularly a incident involving Kang-in Lee and Federico Valverde, which they claimed warranted a red card.
- The release of the audio recordings is seen as a positive step towards increasing transparency and trust in the refereeing process.
