The forceful message from CTA to Vinícius Júnior right before Real Madrid-Sevilla

The controversy around Vinícius Júnior and the unawarded penalty at Alavés's ground is still generating headlines. The incident did not have direct consequences on the result because Real Madrid ended up winning the match. Even so, the play triggered a wave of immediate reactions.

As soon as the match at Mendizorroza ended, several Real Madrid players publicly showed their outrage. From the locker room, they insisted that the incident was clear and indisputable. The message was unanimous and direct against the refereeing performance.

Florentino Pérez points to VAR

Shortly afterward, it was Florentino Pérez who raised the tone of the controversy. The president of Real Madrid pointed directly at the VAR referee, González Fuertes. For the top white executive, his intervention was key to having awarded the maximum penalty.

Florentino believes that this type of decision is part of a structural problem. From the club, they understand that the use of VAR is not being equitable. The incident involving Vinícius Júnior became a new example to support that narrative.

CTA enters the scene

Now it has been CTA itself, the body in charge of managing the refereeing establishment, that has taken a position. Every week, CTA reviews several controversial plays from the matchday. This time, the unawarded penalty on Vinícius Júnior was among the selected incidents.

The review caused great expectation in Real Madrid's environment. It was expected that CTA would correct the decision made on the field. However, the final ruling was very different from the desired one.

CTA endorses the refereeing decision

To Real Madrid's surprise, CTA sided with both García Verdura and González Fuertes. According to CTA's Review Time report, the incident lacks sufficient intensity. Therefore, it is not considered a clear and obvious error.

The body understands that the contact on Vinícius Júnior doesn't justify VAR intervention. This way, it fully exonerates González Fuertes. CTA thus supports the decision made during the match.

This response from CTA has only increased the unrest at Real Madrid. From the club, they perceive it as one more injustice within a long list. The feeling of grievance is once again taking hold in the white environment.