Barcelona clinched a dramatic 4–3 victory over rivals Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clásico, a match that was overshadowed by controversial refereeing decisions.
The La Liga showdown, held as part of Matchday 35, was officiated by Alejandro Hernández, who faced backlash over several key decisions—most notably the disallowed fifth goal by Barcelona’s Fermín López late in the match.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, Hernández reviewed the play via VAR and ruled out the goal for a handball by a Barcelona player.
However, the decision sparked further controversy after the referee was reportedly heard saying “Thank God” upon learning of the handball—an expression that critics argue compromises his neutrality.
The report urged Barcelona’s management to escalate the matter, claiming the comment exposed the referee’s bias and placed him in a serious ethical dilemma.
Despite the controversy, Barcelona solidified their lead in La Liga with 82 points, extending their advantage over second-placed Real Madrid to seven points.
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