A highly controversial decision! Referee disallows Barcelona goal after seven-minute VAR review

The second half witnessed one of the longest and most contentious VAR decisions in the history of Spanish football.

Details: In the 59th minute, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí appeared to give his team a glimmer of hope by scoring a goal, but the jubilation among the Blaugrana fans quickly turned into anxious waiting. The VAR officials spent nearly seven minutes meticulously reviewing the play for a possible offside.

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In the video room, the officials drew lines on the screen, trying to determine the defender's body position at the moment the ball ricocheted to him from Robert Lewandowski. Ultimately, the verdict was delivered: the goal was disallowed.

As a result, by the 60th minute, the score remained unchanged at 4-0 in favor of Atlético.

Reminder: Barcelona conceded four goals in a single half for the first time in 83 years.