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One of the most debated moments of the weekend came during Real Madrid’s clash against Leganes, where a contentious penalty awarded to Arda Guler gave the Madrid side a 1-0 lead.

The decision made by the referee sparked criticism, with many arguing that the call was far from clear-cut.

The incident occurred when Leganes’ Oscar Rodriguez was judged to have fouled Guler inside the box. However, the legitimacy of the decision has been questioned, as not everyone noticed sufficient contact to justify a penalty.

Even the Real Madrid players appeared uncertain about the referee’s call.

Modric’s reaction

During the heated moments following the decision, Real Madrid’s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric was heard asking on the pitch whether the penalty call was genuine.

“Is that a penalty?” he asked as the Leganes players immediately protested to the referee. They argued that the challenge lacked the necessary force to be considered a foul.

Despite the protests and uncertainty among the players, VAR opted not to intervene. While there was some contact between Oscar and Guler, the intensity seemed questionable.

“Who did it? Who did it?” Modric said twice.

Mbappe converted from the spot

Ultimately, Kylian Mbappe converted the penalty with a calm and cheeky Panenka finish, giving Real Madrid the lead. However, the incident left a lingering sense of injustice, particularly for Leganes, who felt the decision was overly harsh.

The situation was further highlighted by the fact that even Real Madrid’s players appeared caught off guard by the call.

Questions were heard on the pitch, with some seemingly unaware of what had transpired. The moment went largely unnoticed during the match but has since become a focal point of discussion.

While Real Madrid managed to secure the win, the controversy surrounding the penalty decision has sparked debates about consistency in officiating.