Barcelona could demand Real Madrid replay if ‘phantom goal’ deemed legal

Lamine Yamal thought he had scored in the 28th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 LaLiga loss at the Bernabeu but, after a lengthy VAR check, it was ruled the ball had not cross the line.
Lamine Yamal (left) was denied a goal against Real Madrid by VAR (Manu Fernandez/AP)
Lamine Yamal (left) was denied a goal against Real Madrid by VAR (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend.

Lamine Yamal thought he had scored in the 28th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 LaLiga loss at the Bernabeu but, after a lengthy VAR check, it was ruled the ball had not cross the line.

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