Is this a penalty? Chu Amuni s handball foul has sparked controversy

On the evening of May 11, in the 35th round of La Liga Barcelona against Real Madrid, referee Alejandro Hernandez rejected a penalty request from Barcelona, ​​a decision that caused controversy. When the 81st minute of the game was held, at the Luis Companis Stadium, Lamin Yamal's powerful shot made Tibout Courtois fail to hold the ball. Ferran Torres followed up with a supplemental shot, but the ball hit Aurelion Chuaméni's arm. Barcelona players responded strongly to this and asked for a penalty kick. However, referee Hernandez determined that Chu Ameni's arm was tightly attached to his body and did not make a handball penalty.

Slow-motion replay shows that the Real Madrid midfielder's hand is not completely close to his body, and actually blocks an almost certain goal. Although Hernandez referenced VAR (Video Assistant Referee System), he still maintained the original judgment and did not give Barcelona a penalty.

A fan commented: "What other evidence does the referee need to award a penalty in this situation?"

However, some people think that Chu Ameni's hand is in a "natural position." Some explained that the French player placed his arms backwards and did not intentionally block the opponent's shot.

Despite this controversial penalty, Barcelona still beat Real Madrid with an exciting victory at home, bringing the La Liga title to an end. After 35 rounds of the game, Barcelona's advantage has expanded to 7 points. Just win another game and Barcelona can win the championship.