Rayo was furious because the VAR obstacle prevented Lamine Yamal’s first half penalty from being reviewed in a 1-1 draw against La Liga’s defensive title holder.
Released on September 1, 2025
Barcelona dropped their first point this season in LaLiga. Raio Valecano fought back to secure a 1-1 draw for the champions in a spiritual encounter that the false video assistant referee (VAR) system sparked controversy.
Rayo’s substitute Fran Perez hit a 67-minute equalizer into the house when Ramin Yamal’s 40-minute penalty stole Barca out of the corner, not marked by the back post.
The broken VAR ensured that the game was clouded in controversy after the challenge of Pep Chavarria at Yamal was awarded.
Chabaria contacted Yamal’s thighs, but the penalty award may have been overturned by reviews.
Both teams were informed of the system of failure at kickoff, but a fierce protest over Reio’s decision by umpire Mateo Basquets ensured that the rest of the clashes at Valekas Stadium were played in a fierce atmosphere.
Supporters of the family expressed anger over each subsequent decision that opposed them.
Barcelona goalkeeper João Garcia created several standout stops to reject Raio at the end of a week when a club outside Madrid secured positions in the conference league group stage when he returned to Europe 24 years later.
Garcia made a point blank save in the 12th minute to reject Andreiratiu, and in the second half he grandly denied effort from Isiparazon and a goal breakaway by Jorghedo Flutes.
Alternate Sergio Camero may have won Reio’s match at the last minute, but with his mercy he misunderstood his shots and allowed appreciative Garcia to gather easily.
For Barca, Daniel Olmo was found guilty of missing a simple goal shortly after a teenager Yamal penalty moved the visitors ahead. Ormo’s strike sailed from close range through the top of the crossbar, causing an angry response from ferocious coach Hansifric.
Barcelona scored the opening of two matches of the season, but the points that dropped points mean Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao are the only two clubs to have a 100% record after three matches in La Liga. Rayo has scored four points from the opening match of the campaign.
