Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has expressed his frustration with La Liga for not implementing goal-line technology after a controversial incident in El Clasico where a Barcelona shot appeared to cross the line but was not awarded as a goal. Xavi believes that the use of VAR and goal-line technology, which is utilized in other top leagues like the Premier League, should be adopted in La Liga to prevent such errors. In response to the incident, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen also voiced his disappointment, calling the situation “shameful” for football. Both Xavi and ter Stegen emphasized the importance of implementing technology to ensure fair play and accurate decision-making in matches.
The defeat in El Clasico left Barcelona trailing Real Madrid by 11 points in the league standings with only six games remaining in the season. Despite the loss, Xavi acknowledged Real Madrid’s strong performance and their near-certain grip on the league title. He praised his team’s effort in the match and believed that they deserved to come away with a victory. On the other hand, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his pride in his team for their recent achievements, including a win over Manchester City in the Champions League and a crucial victory in El Clasico. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of preparing for the final stretch of the season and maintaining their strong position in the league standings.
