Robert Lewandowski's controversially disallowed goal against Real Sociedad has garnered increased criticism of semi-automated VAR technology as social media images appear to expose significant flaw.

Barcelona sporting director Deco has said the club want an explanation of the process which led to Robert Lewandowski's goal being disallowed in Sunday's defeat at Real Sociedad. Lewandowski's 14th-minute strike at Anoeta was ruled out after the semi-automatic VAR offside technology (SAOT) ruled his toe was fractionally offside,

Hansi Flick and Barcelona were furious over what they deemed to be a VAR mistake on Robert Lewandowski's disallowed goal.

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has insisted that his team were denied a “ valid and clear goal” during Sunday’s La Liga defeat to Real Sociedad. Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski thought he’d opened the scoring in the first half against Real Socieded.