VAR audio of Danio Olmo penalty decision released after Barcelona beat Celta – Barca Blaugranes
2025-04-20T15:00:00Z
The officials got it right
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday in a thrilling game in La Liga.
The final goal of the match came from the penalty spot after Dani Olmo had been fouled and following a VAR check.
The audio of the decision between the match officials has now been released.
VAR Carlos del Cerro Grande said: “Mario, I recommend a review for a potential penalty in the Celta penalty area.”
“I’m going to show you the point of contact and then the dynamics so you can see the dynamics of the action and you can assess it.”
Match ref Mario Melero López was shown the images and replies: “Okay, I see the blow to the leg from behind, he knocks him down, there. Okay, he doesn’t play the ball, I’m going to call a penalty. That’s it, there. Penalty without a card.”
Raphinha then stepped up to net the all-important penalty and secure all three points for his side.
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