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Real Madrid faces challenges from VAR decisions in La Liga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Real Madrid faces challenges from VAR decisions in La Liga

Summary

Real Madrid experienced significant challenges through VAR decisions in the 2025-26 La Liga season. Reports indicate that they were the most affected team, losing five points due to 11 controversial VAR reviews, a joint high with Barcelona., key matches against Girona and Osasuna were directly impacted, including a disallowed goal and a penalty awarded against them. In contrast, Barcelona benefitted from 11 favorable VAR rulings while Real Madrid received only four.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid lost five points due to VAR interventions last season.
•The team had 11 VAR reviews against them, tied with Barcelona.
•Barcelona received 11 favorable VAR decisions throughout the season.
•Key matches against Girona and Osasuna were heavily influenced by VAR.
•Real Madrid finished with only four beneficial VAR calls.

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3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid the worst-hit La Liga team by VAR decisions last season

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Real Madrid’s relation with referees has taken a turn for the worse in recent years, especially after the entire Negreira-Barcelona scandal.It is, however, not only the on-field refereeing that has ...
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