Barcelona president Bartomeu claims VAR favours the 'same team', hints at Real Madrid bias

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu took a sly dig at Real Madrid VAR decisions this week, hinting that referees are biased towards Los Blancos. Real Madrid were once again awarded a controversial penalty against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday which helped Zinedine Zidane's side take a major step forward to winning  LaLiga title. However, following Blaugrana's 4-1 win against Villarreal on Sunday night, Barcelona president Bartomeu stated that video techlogy has favoured only one team since restart of football.

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Real Madrid VAR controversy: Barcelona president Bartomeu slams VAR

With scores locked at 0-0, Zinedine Zidane's side were awarded a penalty against Athletic Bilbao in 72nd minute on Saturday. Sergio Ramos converted from resulting spot-kick to help Real Madrid take a major step closer towards winning ir first Spanish top division title in three years. Sergio Ramos penalty also made him leading goalscorer since restart. However, Bilbao felt unlucky t to receive a penalty mselves later in game. 

Barcelona president Bartomeu recently spoke to Movistar and revealed his dismay at  Real Madrid VAR decision against Altic Bilbao which resulted in a late penalty for Los Blancos. 57-year-old said, "I saw game Real Madrid vs Bilbao game and it seems that VAR is always favouring only one team." Bartomeu n added, "I feel bad because certain teams are getting all decisions and that makes it unfair for or teams in LaLiga."

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Real Madrid VAR controversy: Zidane hits back at criticism

Real Madrid have secured impressive wins against Valencia, Real Sociedad and Getafe since restart of football. However, those victories have come attached with VAR controversy. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane stated that he is 'tired' of questions around VAR and has demanded 'respect' for his team's performances instead.

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Barcelona news: LaLiga table

Prior to lockdown, Barcelona held a two-point lead at top of LaLiga table but that has since evaporated with four matches left to play. Barcelona's draws against Sevilla, Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid have allowed Real Madrid to take charge of title tace as Los Blancos won all of ir seven games since restart. Barcelona's 4-1 win against Villarreal on Sunday night put Quique Setien's side back to within four points of league leaders on LaLiga table. 

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