Giò LoCelso's great goal that had tied the match between Real Betis and Barcelona at La Cartuja was annulled after the intervention of the VAR, generating a strong controversy between players and fans.
In the 43rd minute, LoCelso fired a volley with his left foot that entered JoanGarcía's left corner, even though the Barça goalkeeper managed to touch the ball. The moment caused the Betis fans to rejoice, as the goal seemed definitive.
However, the line referee, DeBurgosBengoetxea, asked the VAR to review the play. When observing the action on the screen, it was evident that CuchoHernández, a Betis player, had used his left arm to control the ball during a dispute with GerardMartín. The handball was not immediate to the goal, but it did occur before the ball reached the goal area.
The VAR concluded that Cucho's handball had altered the course of the play, which forced the goal to be disallowed. The decision caused outrage in the stadium, both among the Betis players and among the local fans.
After the annulment, the score remained at 2‑2, with Barcelona maintaining the advantage in the league table. The match continued without any further relevant incidents, and Betis will have to look for new opportunities to surpass the rival in the next matches.