Barcelona defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. However, the victory wasn't well received by everyone, especially by Tomás Roncero, who criticized a possible refereeing error.
The match was marked by Barça's total dominance. Hansi Flick's players showed their best version and were far superior to the Germans in all areas. However, one detail went unnoticed by many, but not by Roncero, who quickly made his opinion go viral.
Raphinha's Goal: Offside?
One of the most controversial moments was Raphinha's goal, who, according to some, was offside when receiving the pass. Raphinha's goal caused controversy, as some questioned whether there was an infraction that should have invalidated it.
Tomás Roncero, known for his tense relationship with Barcelona, quickly pointed out what he considered a clear error. According to him, Raphinha's play should have been reviewed more thoroughly. The Madridist journalist was blunt and expressed his opinion on social media, retweeting a post that criticized the refereeing decision.
A Controversial UEFA Decision?
Although Roncero's criticism may seem exaggerated to some, it's not the first time UEFA has been pointed out regarding refereeing decisions. On previous occasions, there have been talks of possible errors favoring certain teams, which creates doubts about fairness in the competition. However, in Raphinha's case, the VAR review confirmed there was no offside position, and the goal was validated.
The goal not only caused controversy due to the possible infraction but also because of other controversial plays by Barça during the match. This, along with the decisive scoreline, turned the match into a topic of debate beyond soccer.
The Eternal Debate
For Real Madrid fans and many critics, any Barça victory will always be surrounded by a shadow of suspicion.
The rivalry between both clubs makes objectivity difficult, and opinions like Roncero's are frequent in Barça's matches. However, the controversy can't overshadow the excellent performance of Hansi Flick's team, which continues to show its quality in the Champions League.
In the end, Barcelona achieved a victory that shows their potential in the Champions League, but the debate about refereeing fairness remained present. Does UEFA favor the big clubs? The answer, as always, remains in the air.