Barça took the three points in a very contested match against Rayo Vallecano. A penalty goal by Lewandowski decided the match. However, the refereeing was the main protagonist of the night.
Melero López had to make important decisions during the match. Several of them benefited Barça, which provoked the indignation of the rival team. The controversy ignited with some plays that gave much to talk about.
The Penalty That Changed the Match
The only goal of the match came from the penalty spot. A grab inside the area was enough for the referee to call a penalty. The decision caused doubts, but the VAR did not intervene, and the goal went up on the scoreboard.
Minutes later, a similar action in Barça's area went unpunished. Pau Cubarsí was involved in a tussle during a corner, but this time the referee did not consider it a foul. The difference in criteria upset Rayo Vallecano.
The Disallowed Goal That Sparked Controversy
The most controversial play came with the disallowed goal for Rayo Vallecano. Nteka, in an offside position, blocked Íñigo Martínez's run. Without hesitation, Melero López invalidated the goal without reviewing the action in the VAR.
The visiting bench protested strongly, convinced that the goal was legal. The replay left many doubts about whether the interference was enough to disallow the goal. However, the decision was already made.
Tomás Roncero Explodes After Barça-Rayo
The refereeing of the match did not go unnoticed in the press. Several journalists pointed out the unequal criteria in Melero López's decisions. Among them, Tomás Roncero was one of the most forceful in his analysis.
The El Chiringuito contributor published his opinion article after the match. His headline was clear and direct, reflecting his displeasure with what happened in the match. His message quickly went viral on social media.
"Dismal Committee of Referees," Tomás Roncero's Dart
Tomás Roncero did not mince words in his assessment of the refereeing. "Dismal Committee of Referees" was the title chosen to express his indignation. According to him, all the decisions blatantly favored Barça.
The journalist recalled other matches where the refereeing caused controversy. In his opinion, what happened against Rayo Vallecano is just another example of a recurring problem. The controversy continues to grow around Spanish refereeing.
The Controversy Doesn't Stop
Melero López's refereeing has unleashed a flood of criticism. On social media, Rayo Vallecano fans have expressed their indignation. The debate about the refereeing performance remains open.
Tomás Roncero has been one of the most critical voices, but not the only one. What happened in the match continues to generate reactions and fuel the controversy.