📸 Was VAR too harsh in ruling Barça's goal against Real Betis offside?

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Emily Wilson·12 January 2023

📸 Was VAR too harsh in ruling Barça's goal against Real Betis offside?

Barcelona face Real Betis in the Supercopa de España semi-finals on Thursday, and a spot against Real Madrid in the final is up for grabs.

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Xavi’s men have dominated the opening 45 minutes so far but struggled to truly connect up top as Real Betis’ defence cut out a handful of attacking runs.

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That was until Pedri had the ball in the net around the 25th-minute mark, but VAR decided to say otherwise.

Raphinha was deemed offside in the build-up by mere margins, and the goal was ruled out after Barcelona’s bench erupted in celebration.

🔍 El gol anulado a Pedri por fuera de juego de Raphinha
– Thursday, 12 January 2023

It was a tight, tight call. But was it too harsh?

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