In La Liga, Barcelona’s coach Flick expressed his opinion on Lewandowski’s disallowed goal, stating that it was a valid and clear decision.

In a recent match against Real Sociedad, Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, expressed his frustration over a controversial VAR decision that he believes cost his team a legitimate goal. The incident occurred in the first half when striker Robert Lewandowski appeared to score, only for the effort to be disallowed due to an offside call. Initial VAR images suggested Lewandowski was offside by a mere toenail.

However, it was later revealed that the VAR officials mistakenly confused Lewandowski’s boot with that of a defender, leading to the erroneous decision. In his post-match interview, Flick stated, “I saw the pictures and the decision was wrong; it’s a valid goal. It’s very clear, the goal had to be valid.”

Despite his disappointment, Flick emphasized the need to accept human error in officiating, acknowledging, “We shouldn’t blame the referee because we are all human and make mistakes… today was a big mistake.”

This incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of VAR in football, raising questions about its effectiveness and the implications of such decisions on match outcomes. As Barcelona reflects on this setback, the focus will undoubtedly shift to ensuring that future matches are adjudicated with greater accuracy.