FIFA has brought disheartening developments for the officials and referees engaged in the FC Barcelona versus Las Palmas game following the call to nullify Barcelona’s goal due to an offside, resulting in their removal from their roles.

FC Barcelona clinched a slender 1-0 win over UD Las Palmas, yet the match was embroiled in controversy, notably revolving around the utilization of VAR.

During the initial half, Raphinha appeared to score a goal, only for it to be nullified due to a disputable offside call against the Brazilian. Nevertheless, Raphinha redeemed himself in the second half by netting the decisive goal, ultimately aiding Barcelona in securing the coveted three points. The victory against UD Las Palmas was hard-won and characterized by two significant elements: Barcelona’s inefficiency in front of goal and the intervention of VAR.

Despite generating numerous scoring chances, Barcelona’s forwards encountered difficulties in converting them into goals.

Adding to the drama, the match was clouded by controversy when Raphinha’s goal was disallowed in the 19th minute following a VAR-assisted offside decision. The contentious ruling arose from Raphinha being narrowly judged offside at the inception of the attacking play, which was kickstarted by a pass from Robert Lewandowski.

Despite Lewandowski’s failure to make contact with the ball, the presence of another player, Saúl Coco, was deemed influential in Raphinha’s offside position when he attempted his shot on goal. Consequently, referee Busquets Ferrer made the decision to disallow the goal following a VAR review.

However, luck turned in Raphinha and Barcelona’s favor when the Brazilian winger successfully found the back of the net in the 60th minute, this time with a header assisted by Joao Félix.

In an ironic twist, Raphinha chose to mimic the VAR review signal during his goal celebration, signaling his disagreement with the earlier disallowed goal.

Despite the controversial decision, Raphinha remained steadfast in his determination to secure the victory, emphasizing the significance of the three points for bolstering Barcelona’s confidence.

Reflecting on the match in a post-game interview with ‘Movistar,’ Raphinha underscored the importance of the victory and highlighted the team’s resilience.

He brushed aside any connection between the match result and the recent news of Xavi Hernández’s departure, crediting the win to the team’s internal dialogues and their resolve to elevate their performances.

In essence, Raphinha’s goal played a pivotal role in clinching the victory for Barcelona and sustaining their pursuit of success in the league.

Despite the controversial VAR decision, Barcelona emerged victorious, reaffirming their dedication to fighting for every point until the conclusion of the season.