Barcelona boss Koeman pins blame on VAR after humiliating El Clasico defeat vs Real Madrid

Barcelona manr Ronald Koeman could t survive Real Madrid's spectacular display at Camp u, suffering his first El Clasico defeat on Saturday. game was marred by Video Assistant Referee (VAR) controversy when Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos was awarded a penalty in second half. Koeman didn't seem to hold back after that incident and has slammed use of techlogy in LaLiga after game. 

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El Clasico result ends in Real Madrid's favour 

Real Madrid bagged an early lead in fifth minute when Federico Valverde struck a sensational shot past Neto. But Ansu Fati equalised within three minutes of opener, scoring from a close-range tap in. first half ended with a 1-1 scoreline with two teams arriving into second half with determination of clinching an all-important three points. 

Ramos got most of opportunity after his shirt was pulled up by Clement Lenglet during a build-up to free-kick. Following a VAR check, referee awarded a spot-kick, with skipper making mistake to make it 2-1 in favour of Zinedine Zidane. 

Luka Modric was introduced in game in second half and 2018 Ballon d'Or winner went on to leave his mark in tie. Croatian international, in 90th minute, in a splendid display of calmness and composure, struck past Neto, ensuring that El Clasico result ended in Los Blancos' favour for second successive time. 

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Koeman questions use of VAR in Barcelona vs Real Madrid clash 

But defeat did t go down well with manr Koeman. Dutch tactician, who was on sidelines for his first manrial El Clasico, questioned use of VAR while speaking to Barca TV. "Every decision goes against us. In five games re have been ne in our favour. re was Messi penalty against Sevilla that was t given and red card against Getafe."

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Koeman questioned penalty awarded to Real Madrid, insisting that such incidents are rmal in penalty area. He does t believe it was right decision, asserting that VAR techlogy has worked against Barcelona. He also took to Twitter to state, "We did t deserve to lose game yesterday." He described penalty controversial, terming it as deciding factor in game.

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Im courtesy: Ronald Koeman Twitter