CTA review admits Vinicius goal could have been cancelled in Sevilla match

The Spanish football arbitration committee (CTA) announced on Tuesday that the goal scored by Vinícius Júnior could have been ruled out after reviewing the Sunday clash at the Sánchez‑Pizjuán. The match featured Sevilla and Real Madrid and was refereed by José María Sánchez Martínez with César Soto Grado acting as the VAR official. The committee’s report focused on two key moments from the encounter. The first incident occurred in the build‑up to Vinícius’s goal, when Kylian Mbappé’s control resulted in his arm striking the face of Sevilla defender José Carmona. The contact raised questions about a possible foul that might have warranted disallowing the goal. CTA concluded that the incident “could have justified cancelling the goal,” although the on‑field decision to allow it stood. A second episode from the same match was also examined by the arbitration panel. Details of that play were not disclosed in the public summary, but its inclusion underscores the thoroughness of the review. The findings illustrate the critical role of VAR in scrutinising tight situations in high‑profile fixtures. They also highlight the challenges referees face when deciding whether a collision directly influences a scoring opportunity. CTA indicated that the committee will keep monitoring similar cases to improve consistency in future decisions. The review adds to ongoing discussions about the application of the foul rule in goal‑scoring scenarios.