
There have been a lot of ‘robbery’ allegations aimed at Real Madrid, after the Los Blancos came from 2-0 down to beat Almeria.
VAR was used multiple times during the game, and it counted in Madrid’s favour all three times.
The first was the decision to award Madrid a penalty for a handball in the penalty area – a penalty which was converted by Jude Bellingham.
Shortly after the penalty, Almeria thought they had restored their two-goal advantage, however a VAR check saw the goal chalked off for a foul on Jude Bellingham in the build-up.
The third decision irked Almeria supporters most, with the referee opting to allow a Vinicius Junior goal stand after a VAR review. The ball hit his shoulder into the net, but the referee had at first blown for handball.
When asked about the decisions after the game, Ancelotti insisted that all three decisions were correct.
He said: “I understand Almeria’s anger with the VAR decisions, but I think they were all well decided.
“I’ve seen them. I think the referee made the right decision, not VAR. VAR warned him and he decided. And I think he was right.”