Another controversy has shaken La Liga, once again involving Barcelona. The incident centered on Gerard Martín, who, after clearing the ball, went in with a studs-up challenge on Thiago Almada.

The referee initially showed a red card without hesitation. However, after a VAR review, he was called to the monitor and ultimately downgraded the decision to a yellow card, despite the intensity of the contact. The reversal has sparked strong reactions and renewed debate over VAR criteria.

The discussion has also brought attention back to long-term disciplinary statistics. In the 21st century, Barcelona hold a +69 balance between red cards received and those shown to their opponents, while Real Madrid stand at just +1.

This significant gap continues to fuel controversy, with many pointing to a clear disparity in how key refereeing decisions have impacted both clubs over the years.

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