There gave been a lot of talks about Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Almeria.

Many have claimed that the ref robbed Almeria of their victory, in favour of Real Madrid.

La Liga have now released the VAR audio conversation with referee Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso which led to the final decision, and it showed there was no conspiracy of any kind.

Here’s what was said.

Handball for Jude Bellingham’s penalty

VAR to ref: “Fran, I’m going to recommend an on-field review for the hand of the Almeria defender.

“I put you high behind view so that you can see it in context and the separation between players. Now the action is yours to decide,” the VAR said.

Ref Hernandez Maeso: “Perfect..I’m going to whistle a penalty without a card.”

Disallowed Almeria goal for foul in build-up on Bellingham

VAR to ref: “Come and see it, Fran, I recommend an on-field review for possible foul in attack in the action of the goal.

Ref Maeso: “Yes, it is indeed the start (of attack phase). Therefore, I’m going to whistle a foul in favour of Real Madrid and cancel the goal and yellow to no. 6, the player of Almería.”

Vinicius goal (hand ball or not?)

VAR to ref: “I recommend an on-field review so that you can see the hand or the possible no hand [in the buildup to the goal].”

Ref to VAR: “Give me the right inverse. Stop at the point of contact.”

VAR to ref: “It hits him on the shoulder. Did you think there was a possible foul in the attack?”

Ref to VAR: “I agree with you. The ball hits the shoulder. Give me a closer frame behind. One more frame.

“Perfect, it hits him with his shoulder and it’s a valid goal. I’m going to point for a goal, there’s no foul,” the ref concludes.

We can all see that there was no conspiracy of any kind here.