Controversy of Atlético-Real: the penalty to Suárez, Felipe’s hand …

Atlético-Real Sociedad has not only been a game with many occasions, but there has also been controversy, with plays claimed by both teams. In the second half, the rojiblancos had a penalty in favor provoked and transformed by Suárez; minutes later, the Real claimed one of Felipe. According to Iturralde, the refereeing team got it right on both occasions.

In the 74th minute, Carrasco crossed from the left and when Suárez was about to finish off his volley, he fell to the ground asking for a penalty. The play continued for a few seconds, until the ball went through a band. At that time Munuera Montero received a call from Hernández Hernández to review it in the VAR. After observing him, he whistled a penalty and admonished Merino. “It is an iron from behind the twin. It is a penalty and even Merino is well booked,” analyzes Iturralde, AS referee, in Carrusel.

Very shortly after, the controversy moved from area to area. Portu finished off with a volley and the ball hit Felipe’s arm, which was glued to his gut. The referee ordered to continue. “Nothing. He hits his hand, but it is not punishable.. If he had hit the left, which is more open, he could have whistled it “, explains Iturralde