"Not a Penalty": Referee Experts Spark Debate Over Mbappé's Goal vs
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Referee experts criticize the penalty awarded to Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé against Racing Santander, questioning VAR's inaction.
Refereeing Controversy in La Liga: Experts Clarify the Truth Behind Mbappé's Penalty Against Racing
The encounter between Real Madrid and Racing Santander triggered a wave of protests following an early penalty awarded to French star Kylian Mbappé at El Sardinero stadium.
The French striker went down inside the box after minimal contact with defender Mateo Prati, successfully converting the resulting spot-kick amidst fierce opposition. Specialized refereeing network "Archivo VAR" reported that the decision was incorrect, emphasizing that the fall was not the result of the minor contact, but rather a deliberate dive by the forward. The network also criticized the VAR room for failing to intervene and overturn the call, stating the incident did not warrant a foul inside the area.
