Sport Country March 19, 2025

Referee Admits Error Cost Barcelona La Liga Title

Former Spanish referee Mateo Lahoz acknowledged his responsibility for the mistake that deprived FC Barcelona of winning the La Liga title in the 2013-2014 season.


Referee Admits Error Cost Barcelona La Liga Title

The former Spanish referee Mateo Lahoz admitted his responsibility for the mistake that deprived the "Barcelona" team of the opportunity to win the championship title in La Liga during the 2013-2014 season.

Lahoz mistakenly did not award a goal, scored by the Barcelona player Alexis Sanchez in the match against "Real Sociedad". This goal, shown from the perspective of the side official, was contested by the referee. This case became crucial in the subsequent unsuccessful season outcomes for "Barcelona" and led to defeat against "Atletico Madrid" in the final round of "La Liga."