Roque has netted two goals in seven matches for Barcelona.
A Spanish reporter has issued a strong warning to officials of La Liga, stating that he would unveil a shocking VAR audio if the red card decision against Vitor Roque was not overturned. The Brazilian winger was controversially sent off during Barcelona’s victory over Alaves.
The incident that infuriated fans and raised doubts about the refereeing standards in La Liga was the disputed red card shown to Vitor Roque. The 18-year-old was sent off just 13 minutes after coming on as a substitute, receiving two yellow cards within a span of four minutes. The second yellow card sparked controversy as it was given for a minor foul on an Alaves defender. Prior to his dismissal, Roque had managed to score a goal for the Catalan side.
Gerard Romero, a journalist known for his close ties to the president of Barcelona, made a threat during a recent Twitch stream following the club’s 3-1 triumph over Alaves. He warned La Liga officials that he possessed an alleged VAR audio recording that exposed inconsistencies and could potentially ignite a significant controversy if Roque’s red card was not rescinded. Romero had previously released VAR audio from matches involving Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Furthermore, the Catalan club and their manager expressed similar dissatisfaction with the referee’s decision. They have lodged an appeal and are hopeful of a favorable outcome.
Xavi, the manager of Barcelona, once again criticized the referees after a peculiar incident involving 18-year-old player Vitor Roque in the team’s 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves. Previously, the Spaniard had accused La Liga referees of displaying favoritism towards Real Madrid.
Roque was brought on as a substitute in the 59th minute against Alaves but was forced to leave the field after receiving a red card for a foul on Rafa Marin. In the post-match press conference, the manager expressed his frustration and stated that the club was still suffering the repercussions of the incident. He also called on league officials to ensure fair competition for his team and declared his decision to refrain from further discussions about referee decisions.