The Semi-Automatic Offside Takes Away a Penalty and Red Card from Real Madrid

Everything happened during a Real Madrid attack in which Vinícius was slightly ahead. But the referee hadn't blown the whistle.

Vinícius reached the area and Íñigo Martínez made a very hard tackle on him, worthy of a red card, and De Burgos Bengoetxea called a penalty. But the play was canceled due to the semi-automatic.

While the action clearly had an offside by Vinícius, things would have been different if he had been a few meters further ahead. That penalty would have completely changed the course of the second half, as it would have come with a tie at halftime. Additionally, with a sending off in defense by Barcelona's Íñigo Martínez, it would have been even more catastrophic.

Everything Would Have Changed a Lot

This specific action came after a great pass in the ball exit by the white team that ended in a Vinícius attack. Unfortunately, the Brazilian came from a quite evident offside that was eventually sanctioned by the semi-automatic.

Obviously, in this action, with such an evident foul in attack by Íñigo, it would not only have been a penalty but a clear red card. This could have ended in a Real Madrid goal and possibly a magical comeback.

However, the offside was well sanctioned, and the only thing left to do is wait to see what will happen in the second half. A situation that has Madridists very worried as they don't see their team performing well on the field. Still, at least a little better than the last two thrashings by the main rival, and this can be a good omen.

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