"FC Barcelona returned from San Sebastian with a feeling of frustration and annoyance as they lost a game (2-1) that they had thoroughly dominated. Disallowed goals, shots against the woodwork, refereeing decisions, VAR controversy, a lack of clinical finishing and the performance of Alex Remiro in the La Real goal all contributed to the end of an 11-match winning run for Hansi Flick & co."
"The 18-year-old wonderkid had put the ball into the back of the net close to the half-hour mark to hand Barça the lead, only for VAR Carlos del Cerro Grande to chalk it off for offside by the barest of margins. The incident was eerily similar to what had already happened with Robert Lewandowski in November 2024, at the same stadium, with the same VAR official, when a goal was disallowed due to a matter of millimetres."
Barcelona returned from San Sebastian frustrated and annoyed after a 2-1 defeat despite dominating possession and chances. Disallowed goals, shots against the woodwork, contentious refereeing, VAR controversy, a lack of clinical finishing and Alex Remiro's saves combined to end an 11-match winning run. Multiple players and manager Hansi Flick expressed frustration publicly and on social media, while the dressing-room atmosphere mixed frustration, anger, irritation and resignation. The most contentious moment came when Lamine Yamal's close-range finish was ruled offside by the semi-automated system. The club sought clearer explanations, while the Referees' Technical Committee defended the call citing confirmation from ten additional cameras.
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