In the fierce battle between Valencia and Real Madrid, in addition to the hard work of players on both sides, there is another figure who steals the limelight, that is, referee Manzano. According to the newspaper As, the referee, who caused an uproar during the game, is facing the penalty of a whistle stoppage. The emotions of the fans were like a flame that was ignited, especially the Real Madrid goal that was blown away, which made Valencia and Real Madrid fans even more angry.
In the final moments of the game, Brahim Brahim's exquisite cross was met by Bellingham to score from the spot, which should have been a great opportunity for Real Madrid to reverse the game. However, Manzano's whistle blew at this moment and the goal was disallowed. The fans were stunned, the players were stunned, even me in front of the TV was stunned. What kind of penalty is this? Gone wrong with time management? Or is there something else going on?
I have to say that Manzano's performance in this game is indeed a bit confusing. Although he had made a few correct decisions before, this mistake was too fatal. You know, on the football field, a single goal can often make the difference between winning and losing a game. And Manzano's whistle undoubtedly blew away Real Madrid's chance of victory.
Of course, as fans, we can also understand the difficulties of referees. After all, in a fast-moving game, it's almost impossible to make a 100% correct decision. However, a blout mistake like Manzano's is hard to accept. Especially in the final moments of the game, such a decision is undoubtedly disrespectful to the efforts of the players.
Fans of Valencia and Real Madrid have expressed their demands, demanding that Manzano be punished. And the example of Ortiz Arias last season is just around the corner, who was suspended for several rounds for similar mistakes. It seems that Manzano may not be able to escape the fate of punishment this time.
Looking back at the game as a whole, Manzano's decision was indeed affected by three key events. In addition to Bellingham's goal being blown away, there was Vinicius' offside goal and Douro's penalty award. Fortunately, neither decision was too controversial. However, that doesn't hide Manzano's mistakes in the game.
As fans, we expect every game to be played fairly and equitably. As an important part of the game, referees should always keep a clear head and sharp judgment. Hopefully, Manzano can learn from this mistake and make more accurate decisions in the future.