Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer reversed his decision to send off a Barcelona player during the match against Atletico Madrid after consulting the VAR technology, in an incident that sparked widespread controversy.

The referee initially showed the red card, but after reviewing the incident through video technology, he decided to cancel the dismissal and suffice with a yellow card after examining the situation from different angles.

This change came based on a recommendation from the video assistant referee, who called on the main referee to review the footage, explaining that the Barcelona player touched the ball first and that the contact that occurred was within the context of normal play.

In a move aimed at enhancing transparency, the Spanish Football Federation released audio recordings of the dialogue among the refereeing team, revealing details of the situation assessment before making the final decision.

The recording clarified that reviewing the footage contributed to a more accurate depiction, which led to the correction of the decision on the field.

This step comes as part of the federation's efforts to clarify controversial refereeing cases and provide the audience with a deeper understanding of the decision-making process, especially in situations that spark widespread debate.