Once again, refereeing in La Liga has become the center of controversy. The Refereeing Committee has officially admitted an error after VAR referee Figueroa Vázquez failed to advise main referee Gil Manzano to review Dean Huijsen’s foul. Instead, Gil Manzano hastily showed a card, sparking heated debate after the match.
According to Marca, Figueroa Vázquez is expected to be suspended for a certain period as a disciplinary measure. This move is seen as an attempt to restore confidence among fans while emphasizing that “no one is untouchable” when it comes to officiating mistakes.
A Repeated Mistake – A Familiar Scenario from Last Season
What frustrates the public even more is that this scenario is not new. Just last season, La Liga witnessed several similar situations where VAR either ignored incidents or intervened too late, leading to controversial decisions that directly affected match results.
Mistakes by referees are inevitable, but the lack of consistency and coordination in VAR usage is severely damaging the image of the league. Fans are left questioning whether disciplinary measures are truly effective deterrents or merely actions to calm the public.
A Lesson for La Liga
This latest incident once again rings alarm bells about refereeing standards in Spain. To regain trust, La Liga needs a more transparent and rigorous system for VAR oversight, preventing officials from “turning a blind eye” to crucial situations.
Until then, these “familiar scenarios” are likely to repeat themselves, leaving fans disappointed and tarnishing the credibility of the league.
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