Late-Clock Drama: Was Madrid's Second Clasico Goal Really Legal?

Late-Clock Drama in the Clasico

Barcelona and Real Madrid served up a frantic finish to the first half of the Spanish Super Cup final, with drama amplified by a disputed stoppage-time decision.

The match was broadcast in Saudi Arabia via the Eight app, the exclusive platform for Roshen Saudi league coverage.

The referee, Iturralde González, added three minutes of stoppage time after two goals had already altered the score, with Barcelona holding a 2-0 lead at the moment.

Key moments and expert reaction

In the second minute of added time, Vinícius Júnior equalized for Real Madrid, and Barcelona replied through Lewandowski at 45+4. Gonzalo García then leveled again for Real Madrid at 45+6, sending the half to a 2-2 scoreline.

The pundit Iturralde González, cited by AS and Cadena SER, argued that after two goals the time added should have been extended beyond three minutes, suggesting the match should have continued longer.

The discussion extended to a late Real Madrid corner in the sixth minute of stoppage time, with some believing the clock should still have shown five minutes remaining.

Punchline 1: If referees keep adding minutes like this, we’ll need a calendar to finish a match.

Punchline 2: The only thing sharper than the whistle is my sense of humor after a 2-2 halftime thriller.