Barcelona send warning after CTA confirm error before Girona’s winner

GIRONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 16: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on February 16, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona have responded on social media after the

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Barcelona have responded on social media after the CTA confirmed VAR should have intervened during their defeat to Girona in a Liga.

A clear foul on Jules Kounde was missed before Fran Beltran scored the goal that made it 2-1 and handed all three points to Michel’s side.

“This infraction should be penalized with a foul and a yellow card. VAR should have intervened as it was a clear, obvious, and manifest error. They should have recommended to the referee, after reviewing the monitor, that the decision

be overturned,” said the CTA.

Barca have now responded with a post of the incident and the message: “Owning a mistake is a big step. Avoiding it is the next.”

Barcelona now return to La Liga action on Saturday against Villarreal and will be hoping for a result that extends their lead at the top of the table.

A weekend without match officials being in the spotlight for controversial decisions would also be most welcome.