Xavi Slams La Liga Over Goal-Line Technology

Xavi Hernandez blasted La Liga for not employing goal-line technology after his team's 3-2 Clasico defeat on Sunday.

Barcelona coach Xavi was furious after Lamine Yamal had a shot which Barcelona said crossed the line not given as a goal after officials could not prove that it had using VAR.

The incident occurred with the score level at 1-1, and Xavi believes the technology used in other top flights, including the Premier League, is essential for La Liga.

Xavi's comments came after his team's defeat left Real Madrid on the brink of the title, with Barcelona 11 points behind with six matches remaining.

The coach admitted that Real Madrid have had an extraordinary league, losing just one game, and almost wrapping up the title.

Xavi's counterpart Carlo Ancelotti said he was delighted with his Madrid side after they beat Manchester City on Wednesday on penalties to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

And then produced a late Clasico winner, with Jude Bellingham scoring the decisive goal.

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen agreed with his coach, saying it's shameful for football that the technology is not available in La Liga.

There's so much money in this world, and there's no money for what's most important, ter Stegen said.

Xavi believes that if La Liga wants to be the best league in the world, it has to advance in this sense and put in the technology.

The coach feels that with the game they played, the normal thing would be that they would win, and they competed very well.

Xavi thinks they deserved the three points, but the result went against them.

The defeat leaves Barcelona with a tough task to catch up with Real Madrid, but Xavi will be hoping his team can bounce back in their next fixture.

The introduction of goal-line technology could be a major talking point in the coming weeks, with Xavi and ter Stegen leading the calls for its implementation.

La Liga will be under pressure to respond to the criticism, and it remains to be seen how they will address the issue.

For now, Xavi and his team will be focusing on their next match, looking to get back to winning ways and close the gap on Real Madrid.

The Spanish league has a lot to offer, and the debate over goal-line technology will be an interesting one to follow in the coming weeks.

Xavi's comments have sparked a lively discussion, with many agreeing that the technology is essential for the league.

The use of VAR has been a major talking point in recent years, and the introduction of goal-line technology could be the next step in improving the accuracy of refereeing decisions.

Only time will tell if La Liga will take Xavi's comments on board and introduce the technology, but for now, the debate will continue to rage on.

The Clasico defeat was a tough one for Barcelona to take, but they will be looking to bounce back and finish the season strongly.

Xavi will be hoping his team can put the defeat behind them and focus on their next match, looking to get back to winning ways.

The Spanish league is always full of surprises, and the final weeks of the season are shaping up to be exciting.

Xavi and his team will be looking to make a strong finish to the season, and the introduction of goal-line technology could be a major factor in the coming weeks.