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VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien

Real Sociedad v Real Madrid - Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain - June 21, 2020 Real Madrid's Marcelo in action with Real Sociedad's Portu, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is not being used correctly in La Liga, Barcelona manager Quique Setien said on Monday following Real Madrid’s controversial win at Real Sociedad.

Madrid beat Sociedad 2-1 to climb above Barcelona at the top of La Liga but the home side were aggrieved because they had a goal ruled out by VAR for offside and Karim Benzema’s winner stood after he appeared to control the ball with his arm.

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