Former referees, pundits lambast non-penalty call against Barcelona during Getafe drawFC Barcelona’s La Liga opener against Getafe ended in a 1-1 draw, marred by controversy. Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde faced racist slurs, while President Joan Laporta endured offensive chants. A clear penalty for Barcelona in the 81st minute was ignored by referee Gonzalez Fuertes and the VAR. Refereeing experts and commentators condemned the decision, calling it a blatant penalty. The match also raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest, as the official evaluating Gonzalez Fuertes’ performance is married to a Real Madrid employee.
