VAR disallows more Real Madrid goals than Barcelona since 2018
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Since the introduction of VAR in La Liga, Real Madrid has had 42 goals disallowed, far exceeding Barcelona's 19. The numbers reflect ongoing controversies surrounding VAR decisions, with Madrid expressing concerns over inconsistencies in officiating. Recently, a Madrid goal was overturned during their match against Villarreal, where Vinicius Junior was penalized for pulling a defender's hair before scoring. The statistics highlight Madrid’s direct attacking style as a potential reason for the higher disallowed goals, but the club seeks more consistency across refereeing decisions. It remains to be seen how the ongoing season will unfold regarding VAR usage and officiating standards in La Liga.
- •Madrid leads La Liga with 42 disallowed goals since VAR's introduction.
- •Barcelona has had 19 goals disallowed through VAR intervention.
- •Vinicius Junior was sent off after his disallowed goal against Villarreal.
- •Controversies continue regarding the use of VAR and refereeing consistency.
- •Madrid's attacking style may contribute to more marginal offside decisions.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona vs Real Madrid: VAR statistics reveal striking 42-to-19 goal difference
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Stats: VAR has disallowed more than twice as many Real Madrid goals as Barcelona’s since 2018
"It has been almost a decade since VAR was introduced in the Spanish top flight, but the controversies simply do not seem to stop.Clubs have constantly debated the inconsistencies of decisions made usi...
"Real Madrid lead a striking La Liga statistic that places them well ahead of Barcelona when it comes to goals disallowed following VAR reviews. As such, Jose Mourinho’s team has seen as many as 42 ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 8:25 AMBarcelona vs Real Madrid: VAR statistics reveal striking 42-to-19 goal difference
Real Madrid lead a striking La Liga statistic that places them well ahead of Barcelona when it comes to goals disallowed following VAR reviews. As such, Jose Mourinho’s team has seen as many as 42 ...
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 8:05 AMStats: VAR has disallowed more than twice as many Real Madrid goals as Barcelona’s since 2018
It has been almost a decade since VAR was introduced in the Spanish top flight, but the controversies simply do not seem to stop.Clubs have constantly debated the inconsistencies of decisions made usi...
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