El Clasico: Barcelona's 'Goal' Against Real Madrid Disallowed in VAR Controversy

• Sunday night's El Clasico ignited intense controversy
• Barca believed they had secured the lead with a goal
• But VAR ruled that the ball had not crossed the line

Sunday night's El Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona sparked intense controversy as Barcelona were denied a goal despite the ball appearing to cross the line.

The Catalan giants took a 1-0 lead at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu with Andreas Christensen's goal, only for Vinicius Junior to equalise with a penalty.

However, the Blaugrana believed they had reclaimed the lead in the 27th minute.

Lamine Yamal executed a clever flick from a corner that caught goalkeeper Andriy Lunin off guard.

Despite his late reaction, the Ukrainian goalie managed to parry the ball away from Federico Valverde, but from various angles, it seemed the ball had crossed the line.

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However, VAR's decision was that the ball had not crossed the line. Unlike most top leagues worldwide, La Liga lacks goal-line technology, leaving no definitive means of confirmation, GiveMeSport reported.

In the Premier League, the technology provides referees with instant feedback on their watches, indicating whether a goal has been scored or not

However, such technology is absent in the Spanish top tier, as reported by GOAL, citing La Liga president Javier Tebas's reluctance to invest the required '£2.6 million'.

How the El Clasico ended

In the end, Carlo Ancelotti's side recorded a 3-2 victory, which wouldn't be possible without the brilliance of Lucas Vazquez and Jude Bellingham, per ESPN.

Xavi's charges took a 2-1 lead in the 69th minute courtesy of a goal from Fermin Lopez. However, Vazquez swiftly levelled the score for the hosts by converting Vinicius' cross at the far post in the 73rd minute.

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Bellingham saved the finest moment for the end, netting the decisive goal in second-half stoppage time with a perfectly timed run into the box.

Vazquez, again, delivered a dangerous cross, which Joselu dummied. The ball made its way to Bellingham, who scored with an unstoppable left-footed strike.

Bellingham silences Barcelona fans after win

Sports Brief recently reported on Bellingham's celebration after the win against Barcelona.

He made a shushing motion to the away supporters following Real Madrid's victory in El Clasico.

They moved 11 points clear of Barca at the top of the league table, with six matches remaining.