LaLiga reports insults from Barcelona fans toward Vinicius Jr. after Clásico; CTA backs no-penalty decision on Bellingham incident

Vinicius Jr. once again found himself at the center of abusive behavior from opposition supporters during a high-profile match in Spain. LaLiga formally documented insults from Barcelona fans in its weekly disciplinary report, forwarding the incidents to the relevant authorities within Spanish football. The reports are routinely analyzed by both the RFEF’s Disciplinary Committee and the Anti-Violence Commission, which can determine whether sanctions or further measures are necessary. The Brazilian forward has repeatedly been subjected to abuse during matches in Spain over the past several seasons, making him one of the central figures in the broader discussion surrounding fan conduct and racism in Spanish football. The inclusion of these incidents in the official report ensures the chants and insults are now part of the disciplinary process following the Clásico.

CTA explains why Bellingham was not awarded a penalty

Another major talking point from the match involved a penalty appeal from Jude Bellingham after contact from Barcelona defender Eric Garcia. In its analysis program *Tiempo de Revisión*, the CTA defended Hernández Hernández’s on-field decision not to award a penalty and explained why VAR chose not to intervene. According to the refereeing body, the incident fell within the “natural dynamics” of the defender’s movement.

“Contact actions in these types of plays must be assessed based on intensity, intent, and consequences. For the CTA, this is an action produced within the natural dynamics of the defending player’s movement, who, in his displacement, ends up making contact with the opponent’s face with his arm,” the CTA explained. The committee argued that the incident was subjective and therefore not suitable for VAR intervention under current protocol. “We understand that the decision made on the field can be upheld. We are therefore faced with an action that is entirely open to interpretation, and following the VAR philosophy, we are not in any way dealing with a clear, obvious, and manifest error. Therefore, the non-intervention is in accordance with protocol.”