Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has vehemently criticized La Liga for its lack of goal-line technology after his team’s 3-2 Clasico defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday. The controversial incident occurred when Lamine Yamal’s shot appeared to cross the line, but VAR officials were unable to conclusively prove it.
Xavi expressed his outrage, stating, “It’s a disgrace. If we want to be the best league in the world, we have to advance in this sense. You have to put in the technology.” Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen echoed his coach’s sentiments, calling the situation “shameful for football.”
The absence of goal-line technology has been a contentious issue in La Liga, with many arguing that it is essential for ensuring fair and accurate results. The technology is currently used in other top leagues, including the Premier League, and its implementation in La Liga has been repeatedly called for.
Despite the setback, Xavi praised his team’s performance, saying, “We competed very well, I think we deserved the three points.” However, he acknowledged Real Madrid’s impressive season, admitting, “They have had an extraordinary league, they have lost just one game, they’ve almost wrapped it up.”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his delight with his team’s performance, particularly after their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals. He said, “I’m very proud, because they were two very demanding games. Now we have to prepare for the final part of the season, but we are very well positioned.”
The Clasico defeat leaves Barcelona 11 points behind Real Madrid with six matches remaining. The title race appears to be slipping away from the Catalan giants, but Xavi remains optimistic, saying, “We have to keep fighting until the end.”
