Barcelona’s Spanish coach, Xavi, expressed his frustration after his team suffered a defeat against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. He criticized La Liga for not implementing goal-line technology, especially after a controversial incident during the match where a potential goal for Barcelona was not given despite claims that the ball had crossed the line.
During the game, Lamine Yamal’s shot was not awarded as a goal even though Barcelona argued that it had crossed the line. The absence of goal-line technology in La Liga, unlike other top leagues like the Premier League, was highlighted by Xavi as a major issue that needs to be addressed to improve the league’s standards.
Xavi and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen were both disappointed with the outcome of the match and the lack of technology to ensure accurate decisions. Ter Stegen described the situation as shameful for football and emphasized the importance of investing in the necessary tools for fair play.
Real Madrid’s late winner against Barcelona further solidified their lead in the title race, leaving Barcelona 11 points behind with only six matches remaining in the season. Despite the defeat, Xavi acknowledged his team’s effort and believed that they deserved a better result based on their performance.
On the other hand, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team for their recent successes, including a Champions League win against Manchester City and a victory in the Clasico. He expressed confidence in their position for the final part of the season and highlighted their strong performance in crucial matches.
