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Barcelona's Raphinha blasts La Liga refereeing double standards

Barcelona forward Raphinha shouts from the sideline during the Spanish league match vs Girona FC at Montilivi Stadium in Girona on February 16, 2026. (Josep LAGO / AFP)

Barcelona winger Raphinha lashed out at perceived refereeing double standards in La Liga on Tuesday after his side fell to a 2-1 defeat at Girona.

The Catalan giants were left upset at a decision to allow Girona's late derby winner on Monday to stand after what they considered to be a foul on Barca defender Jules Kounde in the build-up.

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