Getafe midfielder Carlos Dotor had a first-half goal ruled out after the semi-automatic offside system malfunctioned, forcing VAR officials to use manual lines. The assistant referee had raised his flag and the video review team had to manually confirm the offside position, as explained by the Technical Committee of Referees.
The CTA confirmed that "a dysfunction" prevented the automatic system, introduced to LaLiga EA Sports in 2024, from operating during the incident. They asserted that disallowing the goal was the correct decision. Images of the manual lines appeared late in the television broadcast, raising concerns among Getafe supporters about the technology's reliability at a key moment.
The incident occurred during the seventh league matchday, the final round before the international break, which saw Getafe host Málaga CF at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Despite this setback, José Bordalas's team eventually secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a late goal from Iván Azón in the 85th minute.
This win against Málaga leaves Getafe in 11th place in the standings during the break, with 8 points from 7 games. Their record shows two wins, two draws, and three losses, with a goal difference of -3. Their next challenge is a tough away trip to face leaders Barcelona on October 10th.
The technical failure comes during a patchy run of form for the Madrid-based side, who have managed one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings. The squad is also dealing with the absences of Christantus Uche and Kiko Femenía, whose missing presence affects the bench options. The full squad list is available in our squad section.
Bordalas and his men now prepare for their trip to face Barcelona, who top the table with a 13-point lead over Getafe. The match will be played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
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