Andrić’s Fingertip Ruins Vinícius’ Spectacular Goal (Photo)
Real Madrid’s first goal against Athletic Bilbao was disallowed due to a millimeter offside by Andrić.
The most intense match of the 32nd round of La Liga ended with a last-minute victory for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao (1-0). Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, after a bitter farewell from the Champions League, secured a hard-fought and morale-boosting win against Ernesto Valverde’s side.
One of the controversial moments occurred when Federico Valverde’s ground pass into Bilbao’s penalty area bypassed all defenders and reached Vinícius Júnior, who dribbled past the last defender and scored a stunning right-footed goal.
While the players and fans at the Santiago Bernabéu erupted in celebration, the referee suddenly stopped play to review the goal. To everyone’s shock, the goal was disallowed due to Andrić being marginally offside before Vinícius received the ball, sparking protests from Ancelotti’s team over refereeing decisions this season.
Despite the setback, the match resumed, and Federico Valverde’s spectacular strike in the 90+3rd minute secured three valuable points for Real Madrid. However, the disallowed goal will undoubtedly remain a point of contention.