He added that if their analysis confirms it was a legal goal, the club “do not discount requesting that the game to be replayed, just as has happened in another game in Europe due to a VAR error”.
A Belgian Pro League match from earlier this season between Anderlecht and Genk was ordered to be replayed in full because of a VAR mistake. However, the Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned that decision.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp called for his side’s Premier League match against Tottenham to be replayed after Luis Diaz’s goal was wrongly disallowed earlier this season.
“We understand the difficulty faced by officials, but it is for that reason that such tools exist (like VAR) to help the competition be fairer and not the other way around,” said Laporta.
Barcelona boss Xavi said it is “a disgrace” that goalline technology is in use in other countries, like the Premier League in England, but is not available in La Liga with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen saying it is “shameful for football”.
Andres Christensen had scored the opener for Barcelona but a Vinicius Jr penalty levelled before half-time.
Fermin Lopez made it 2-1 to Barca before Lucas Vazquez equalised.
Real Madrid are top of La Liga, 11 points clear of Barcelona in second.
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