The first half of the Spanish Super Cup final was marked by significant tension following a harsh tackle by Real Madrid's Álvaro Carreras on the foot of Barcelona's young winger Lamine Yamal, yet the referee did not issue a yellow card.

According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport," the foul sparked immediate protests from Barcelona players on the field, demanding swift punishment to stop the repeated violent tackles on their most dangerous player.

The report also indicated that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) did not intervene in the incident, as the foul was not deemed a direct red card offense. Meanwhile, Barcelona's technical staff considered the referee's decision to have given Real Madrid an unfair tactical advantage by allowing rough play at the start of the match without any punishment.

Hans Flick, Barcelona's coach, showed strong displeasure with the decision, leaving his seat to protest in front of the fourth official, demanding protection for his players from the rough defending of Real Madrid. This rare move reflected his concern that the match was turning into a hunt for his young players.

The report confirmed that this incident intensifies the rivalry of El Clásico, while the referee's performance has come under close scrutiny from both teams and the fans.

It is worth noting that the first half of the match ended in a 2-2 draw between the two teams.