With a controversial comeback, Real Madrid beat winless Almeria 3-2 and moved provisionally top of La Liga.
As per the report, Madrid gets Favour from VAR to avoid an embarrassing setback at home against Almeria. In the second half, Madrid got three favorable video reviews from VAR. After that scored a winner nine minutes into stoppage time to rally to a 3-2 win over Almeria.
In the first half, after Madrid fell behind Almeria 2-0, three different VAR decisions allowed them to score a goal. After an Almería goal was first disallowed by the referee, Madrid was awarded a penalty kick to make the score 2-1. Later, they scored a 2-2 equalizer after another Almería goal had been stopped.
In an interview, Marc Pubill said “I think that someone decided that we weren’t allowed to win here at Bernabéu, and that’s what happened. “We leave with the feeling that they have stolen the game from us, that’s clear.
Gaizka Garitano Almeria’s coach said it wasn’t the first time this had happened with us at the Bernabeu. He added what can I say… I don’t any have words to summarize what has happened here.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said, I understand why Almeria is upset with the VAR decisions, but I think VAR decisions were correct. He said we didn’t play well in the first half and I’m mad at myself because I didn’t evaluate the last practice session properly. our team was tired.
