Referee admits mistake caused Barca to lose La Liga

Mr. Alejandro Hernandez made the wrong decision in the match where Barca drew 1-1 with Real Betis earlier this year.

Referee Hernandez disallowed Aleix Vidal's goal, even though the ball had crossed the line by a meter before being cleared by a Betis defender.

"When I saw this image again, I was shocked by my decision," referee Hernandez shared. "My reputation as a professional referee was somewhat shaken."

This goal unfairly cost Barca two important points in the La Liga title race. At that time, Real were four points ahead and had a game in hand.

Referee Hernandez said it was an objective error and he had no intention of favoring any club. "There were three players in front of me so it was difficult to observe the situation," the La Liga referee defended.

"I understand the anger of the Barca players but it was impossible for me to observe in time. The situation happened so quickly, the assistant referees did not see it either."

Hernandez admitted that his mistake in the match between Barca and Betis damaged his image.

At the end of the season, Barca finished second in La Liga, watching Real crowned champions by three points.

Among the top five European leagues, La Liga is the only one that has not used goal-line technology to determine whether a goal has crossed the line. Referee Hernandez's latest mistake adds pressure on league organizers to make a decision on using technology in football./.

According to VNE