The highly anticipated match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid has been making headlines worldwide, not because of the goals scored, but due to a controversial incident in the game. In the first half, a corner kick by Lamine Yamal was disputed as Lunin appeared to save the ball at the last moment. Despite replays being inconclusive on whether the ball crossed the line or not, this incident has reignited the debate about LaLiga EA Sports’ lack of goal-line technology for the third time this season.
Social media users have expressed many concerns about this incident, putting LaLiga EA Sports in a difficult position. The lack of technology in LaLiga has been a point of contention, leading to calls for its implementation to avoid such controversies in the future. However, President of LaLiga EA Sports, Javier Tebas, responded to criticism by highlighting that no system is perfect. He pointed out errors made by ‘Hawkeye’ technology in other leagues such as Serie A, Bundesliga, or the Premier League, suggesting that even with technology mistakes can still occur. Tebas defended LaLiga’s decision not to implement goal-line technology despite growing calls for its adoption in the league.
