Report: CTA expected to confirm VAR error in Girona clash involving Real Madrid forward

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Report: CTA expected to confirm VAR error in Girona clash involving Real Madrid forward

Report: CTA expected to confirm VAR error in Girona clash involving Real Madrid forward

Real Madrid could finally receive clarity over the controversial decision involving Kylian Mbappe after their 1-1 draw against Girona.According to Juanfe Sanz via El Chiringuito TV, the Referees’ Te...

Report: CTA expected to confirm VAR error in Girona clash involving Real Madrid forward

Real Madrid could finally receive clarity over the controversial decision involving Kylian Mbappe after their 1-1 draw against Girona.According to Juanfe Sanz via El Chiringuito TV, the Referees’ Te...

The controversial no-call that marred Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Girona is set for an official review, with reports indicating the refereeing body may admit an error. The incident, involving a bloody clash between Kylian Mbappé and Girona's Vitor Reis, has been a major talking point since the final whistle.

In the 89th minute at the Bernabéu, Mbappé drove into the box and was caught by Reis's elbow, a collision that left the star forward with a deep cut above his eye and requiring post-match medical treatment. Despite the clear contact and injury, the on-field referee waved play on, and the VAR officials saw no reason to intervene—a decision that sparked immediate fury from the Madrid bench and fans.

According to journalist Juanfe Sanz, the Referees’ Technical Committee (CTA) is preparing to analyze the sequence. While a final verdict isn't unanimous, early signals suggest the committee is leaning toward acknowledging a mistake, with a strong possibility the play will be judged a penalty in retrospect.

For Real Madrid, a formal admission of error would provide a measure of vindication, even if it cannot alter the dropped points. The incident underscores the intense, split-second pressure of La Liga title races, where every decision can feel monumental. As the committee meets, the football world watches, awaiting clarity on a moment that left everyone—especially a bleeding Mbappé—seeing red.

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