The controversy over the scandalous penalty not called on Jules Koundé in the match against Getafe is heating up and spreading. This time, it was the renowned former international referee, Mateu Lahoz, who harshly criticized the CTA for the disgraceful decision of the referee Pablo González Fuertes and the VAR official, Francisco Hernández Maeso, for not signaling, and not even reviewing, the foul by Uche on the Frenchman.
"The CTA itself said before the season started that all grabs in the areas would be penalized. They do not keep their word"
"I believe it is not controversial, and besides, the CTA itself said before the season started that all grabs in the areas would be penalized. They do not keep their word", Lahoz pointed out on the program 'El día después' of the 'Movistar+' network, where he now works as a commentator.
"In the end, words are unnecessary. This is something they themselves should reflect on and simply apply the rules", added the Valencian, being supported by football analyst Julio Maldonado, known as Maldini, who stated that "it is very clear".
Barcelona fans explode over González Fuertes' refereeing
Lahoz's words come after Joan Laporta strongly criticized the refereeing for what happened last Saturday at the Coliseum after attending a court hearing last Monday. "The refereeing in Getafe is a disgrace. Not calling that penalty on Koundé is a scandal. A scandal. You should repeat it more often", exclaimed the president of Barça.
Additionally, Hansi Flick, known for not speaking about referees, stated in the press conference before the match against Benfica in the Champions League that "Was it a penalty or not? I don’t know what to say. It happens the same in every match. For me, it’s incredible. It was a clear penalty. You didn’t need VAR", making it clear that Barcelona fans are tired of constantly being disadvantaged in a manipulated league.