The Referees’ Technical Committee has officially acknowledged a serious officiating mistake in the match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona, confirming that Girona’s winning goal should not have been allowed to stand.
According to the CTA, the decisive moment came during the buildup to the goal when Claudio Echeverri stamped on Jules Koundé. Despite the clear contact, neither the on field referee nor the VAR team intervened to stop play.
Officials later described the incident as an “obvious, clear, and manifest error,” admitting the challenge should have resulted in a foul and a yellow card before the goal was scored. 🚨
The mistake proved costly for Barcelona at the time, as the result denied them a crucial point in the title race and sparked strong reactions from players, staff, and supporters. 🔵🔴
Although Barcelona have since managed to climb back to the top of the table, the decision remains a controversial moment in the season and a reminder of how critical refereeing calls can be in tight title battles. ⚖️🔥
