After the controversial defeat of Barcelona against Girona with a score of 2-1, Brazilian player Raphinha posted a message on his official Instagram account, clearly criticizing the refereeing team.

Raphinha said in his message: "We have a lot to improve, but it's not just us. Things become very difficult when the rules are different, whether they are in your favor or against you. But if we have to play against everyone to win, that's fine, we'll do it. Long live Barcelona always."

During the match, Raphinha was one of the most active players after returning from a two-week injury. He tried to understand Soto Grado's decision not to cancel Fran Beltrán's goal in the 86th minute, despite a clear foul by Claudio Echeverri against Koundé. The VAR referee, led by David Galvez Rascón, did not intervene to correct the decision.

The video technology was also supposed to warn Soto Grado in the first half, after Bryan Gil's intervention inside the area before Lamine Yamal took the penalty kick that bounced off the post.

It is noted that these statements come after the president of Barcelona Club, Rafa Yuste, sent an official letter last Saturday to the Spanish Football Federation, the refereeing committee, and the video technology official. In the letter, he explained the inconsistency in the application of refereeing rules and their negative impact on the team, supported by a series of images demonstrating the harm caused to Barcelona compared to its competitors.