International Soccer
Ter Stegen criticizes lack of technology in Barcelona’s controversial ghost goal in El Clásico
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen expressed his discontent at the absence of goal-line technology in Spanish football, following the controversy generated by Lamine Yamal’s ghost goal in the classic once morest Real Madrid.
The German goalkeeper of FC Barcelona, Marc-André ter Stegen, during the match played this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid. (Free Press Photo: EFE)
In a match that marked an unfortunate turn for the Blaugrana team, Lamine Yamal’s disallowed goal became the epicenter of criticism towards the lack of technological resources in sport. “It is a shame for football. This world moves a lot of money and there is no money for what is important”Ter Stegen lamented, pointing out the need to implement tools like the hawk’s eye to avoid ambiguous situations like this.
The German goalkeeper not only focused his criticism on the lack of technology, but also highlighted the team’s responsibility for the defeat. “We must look at ourselves. We had everything in our favor and we mightn’t take the three points,” expressed Ter Stegen, acknowledging his own mistakes that contributed to the adverse result.
Ter Stegen highlighted Barcelona’s lack of control and patience when they had the lead on the scoreboard, which allowed Real Madrid to find solutions and create dangerous chances. In addition, he emphasized the team’s defensive deficiencies, which have been evident in several games.
The defeat once morest Real Madrid is a serious blow to Barcelona’s aspirations in the League, leaving them eleven points behind the leader with only eighteen points left to play for. This situation adds to a difficult week for the club, marked by elimination in the Champions League and distance in the fight for the domestic title.
Ter Stegen’s statements were supported by his teammate Ronald Araújo, who also regretted the lack of investment in technology by LaLiga. Although he acknowledged the possible influence of refereeing on the result, Araújo emphasized the team’s responsibility for its own mistakes.
Despite the difficulties, Araújo showed confidence in the group’s potential and set the goal of finishing in second place in the League to secure a place in the next Super Cup. However, the task is complicated given Real Madrid’s solid leadership in the table. Barcelona is at a critical moment in the season, where self-criticism and the search for solutions are essential to reverse the situation and keep alive the hope of winning a title this campaign.
#Ter #Stegen #criticizes #lack #technology #Barcelonas #controversial #ghost #goal #Clásico
