Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann took to his social media following the La Liga matchday 23 match against Real Madrid (1-1), which saw the goal disallowed for the "Whites" (Real Madrid) following VAR intervention. Griezmann posted two laughing emojis, likely expressing his views on the refereeing in the game.
In the 48th minute of the match, a goal was scored by Atlético defender Stefano Savic from a pass from Griezmann, but the goal was disallowed due to the actions of Atlético midfielder Saul Niguez, who was actively interfering with Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin while in an offside position.
After 23 games, Atlético Madrid has accumulated 48 points and is in fourth place in La Liga. Meanwhile, after the same number of games, Real Madrid has obtained 58 points and is at the top of the standings.
Griezmann's social media post with the laughing emoji suggests that he was unhappy with the decision to disallow Atlético's goal, likely believing it to be a questionable decision by the officials. The disallowed goal could have had a significant impact on the outcome of the Madrid derby, and Griezmann's reaction indicates his frustration with the VAR intervention and the refereeing of the match.
This incident highlights the ongoing discussions and debates around the use of VAR in football and the impact it can have on the outcomes of high-profile matches, particularly in intense rivalries such as that between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid.
