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#2 VAR caps a fine debut in Spanish football
From this season onwards, the Video Assistant Referee technology would be used in La Liga and today, marked its debut in Spanish football. The VAR was called into question as early as the ninth minute when Pablo Sarabia's opener was initially ruled offside, only for the decision to be overturned after the match official reviewed the strike on the computer screen.
On an another day, this would have been a let off for Barcelona, triggering yet more catcalls that the side were once again favoured by an indecision from the officials. But thanks to the VAR, that won't happen hereafter. Even with Real Madrid. This incident is a testament to the same.
VAR was received to a mixed set of reviews at the World Cup, but quite frankly, it did have more of a positive impact than it did negatively. Controversial and uncertain moments were closely reviewed and even though didn't result in accurate decisions every single time, made sure such things are not swept under the carpet conveniently. That's going to be a real game-changer in a league that is often denounced for poor refereeing.
