A strike from Lamine Yamal of Barcelona has sparked immense controversy in the most recent installment of El Clasico.

On Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, Andreas Christensen scored the opening goal for Barcelona. Real Madrid responded shortly thereafter with a penalty kick from Vinicius Jr.

At 1-1 with the game tied, Yamal’s deflection traveled to the left of Andriy Lunin from the corner. The Real Madrid goalkeeper intercepted the ball in the 28th minute after lunging over, but whether the ball crossed the line is debatable.

You may consult the supporters of either team; however, goal-line technology is not accessible in La Liga.

While VAR is present in the Spanish high-level league, goal-line technology is not. Upon review of the replay, it was determined that no camera angle provided conclusive evidence that the ball entered the net. The decision? Without a purpose.

That determination would be vindicated when Jude Bellingham scored in stoppage time to give Madrid a 3-2 victory and essentially secure the championship for Los Blancos.

In one of the most significant matches in international football history, the ruling and lack of technology elicited considerable controversy: