Controversy Erupts After VAR Decision in Alavés vs Valencia Match

Valencia CF's goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili, expressed his disagreement with a penalty decision made against him during a match against Deportivo Alavés. The referee, Gil Manzano, awarded the penalty after a VAR review, a decision that sparked controversy. Mamardashvili stated to Movistar, "Los jugadores de Alavés decían que no era penalti, pero al final lo pita. Lo vi en la repetición y no es penalti." The video shows the audio of the VAR discussion, revealing the referee's reasoning. This incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of VAR in football and the subjective nature of refereeing decisions. The incident ended with a penalty goal for Alavés, influencing the outcome of the match.