LaLiga reveals that they did not give more repetitions of Güler's elbow for an editorial decision

ABC (España)IndependentCenter3 hr. ago

Guillermo Cuadra Fernández, who was the VAR referee in the controversial Real Madrid vs. Sevilla match last Sunday, will perform the same role this Tuesday in the Fenerbahce vs. Slavia Prague game during the third round of the Champions League group stage. The article mentions the teams involved but provides no additional context or analysis regarding the previous match or the current fixture.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports-related event involving referees and does not exhibit any clear ideological framing, bias, or emphasis on political aspects. It simply states the assignment of a VAR referee for two football matches without commentary or context that would indicate a political stance.

La VanguardiaIndependentCenter17 hr. ago

LaLiga has defended its television coverage of the Real Madrid vs. Sevilla match, which was controversial due to a shoulder charge by Arda Güler on Peque before a goal that could have resulted in a red card for the Real Madrid player. The production team explained that they prioritized following the ball during the game and were unable to capture a clear image of the incident because the ball was at least 30 meters away from the action. They used wide shots and distant angles instead. The production team emphasized their independence and professionalism, stating they made an editorial decision not to replay the incident, choosing instead to continue covering the play that ended in Kylian Mbappé’s goal. The team clarified that the VAR had access to all camera feeds and operates independently. Sevilla has contacted the Technical Committee of Referees to formally request audio recordings from the VAR for the disputed moments, particularly the incident involving Güler, which their coach believes changed the course of the match.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a sports-related event and focuses on technical aspects of broadcasting and refereeing decisions. There is no significant political controversy or ideological framing present in the content.