The Spanish League Association announced the adoption of automated offside technology starting from the 2026/2027 season, in a first that will be applied in the first and second divisions of Spanish football.

According to information from the Spanish newspaper "Marca," semi-automated offside technology will be fully implemented to speed up refereeing decisions and reduce controversy over contentious refereeing situations.

The source added that the ball will be equipped with a small electronic chip, directly connected to special high-resolution cameras, allowing for the precise and immediate detection of offside situations without relying on traditional static shots.

This technological development comes as part of the Spanish league's efforts to keep up with the latest technologies used in global football and to improve the speed and quality of refereeing decisions during matches.

This step is expected to bring about a significant change in the way matches are managed, especially in controversial situations that have always sparked debate every season.