Barcelona’s Spanish coach Xavi expressed his anger after his team was defeated by Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. The defeat left Real Madrid on the brink of the title, which frustrated Xavi. He criticized La Liga for not having goal-line technology, especially after a controversial moment in the match where a Barcelona shot was not given as a goal despite claims that it had crossed the line.
Lamine Yamal had a shot that Barcelona believed crossed the line, but it was not awarded as a goal. Xavi was vocal in his disappointment, mentioning that other top leagues like the Premier League have goal-line technology and La Liga should follow suit to be considered a top league. Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen also voiced his frustration, calling the lack of technology in football shameful and highlighting the importance of such tools in the sport.
Despite the defeat, Xavi acknowledged Real Madrid’s exceptional season, recognizing their impressive performance in the league. He felt that Barcelona had competed well and deserved a better outcome in the match. Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed pride in his team’s recent success, mentioning their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League and the late Clasico winner. He emphasized the need to focus on the final part of the season and expressed confidence in his team’s position. Both coaches highlighted
