Even after the opening of the La Liga's new post-judgment system, there is a lot of noise...The problem's broken, but it's not the right time to implement it

Aug 22, 2025

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Spain's Primera Liga has decided to introduce a post-decision verification system, but there is a controversy over the timing of the introduction.

La Liga's 2025-2026 season, which opened on the 16th (Korea time), has been embroiled in a controversy over the decision since the opening week. The first round (Barcelona 3-0 win) between FC Barcelona and Mallorca on the 17th was the trigger.

In the 23rd minute of the first half, Ferran Torres scored a 2-0 lead, which was controversial. Barcelona prodigy Ramin Yamal's shot bounced off Mallorca defender Antonio Reillo's head. Raiyo fell to the ground due to the impact of the ball, but the referee did not blow the whistle to stop the game, leading to a situation of "inplay", and Torres, who caught the second ball, shook the net with a right footed shot.

Mallorca players then flocked to the referee and protested strongly, and the game proceeded without overturning the decision.

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Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal and Real Mallorca's Spanish forward #18 Mateo Joseph fight for the ball during the Spanish league football match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Mallorca Son Moix Stadium in Palma de Mallorca on August 16, 2025. (Photo by JAIME REINA / AFP)

If a risk is detected, such as a player being hit by a head shock during the game, causing a concussion, the game may be suspended at the discretion of the referee to protect the player. The referee's decision on the day was controversial.

Amid the growing controversy, Eduardo Ituralde Gonzalez, 58, a famous Spanish international referee, expressed his view in a broadcast interview, explaining the new post-verification system that will be introduced this season.

La Liga's Technical Trial Committee (CTA) has decided to implement a new system to verify the judgment that caused a stir after each round. If the system is applied, Torres' controversial goal will be put to the test.

However, the timing of application is another controversy. This is because the implementation of the system will start from the fourth round after the A-match week ends in September. In the end, the last Barcelona-Mayorka match is not subject to analysis.

As a result, soccer fans are also complaining about the fact that a good system has been established to ensure fairness in the judgment and the implementation has been delayed since the opening.

It is known that La Liga cannot immediately implement it because it is still in the process of selecting a member to verify the decision.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.