RefCam reveals Simón’s protest after Lamine Yamal stamp on Laporte goes unpunished | OneFootball

RefCam footage from Barça-Athletic captured a terse exchange between Simón and referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias after Lamine Yamal trod on Aymeric Laporte without being booked, a decision that irked the Athletic goalkeeper.

According to El Correo, LaLiga published the referee-mounted video on Monday, revealing Ortiz Arias in near-constant conversation with players, mostly in a light, explanatory tone.

Before kick-off he greeted Raphinha with a friendly remark about his moustache and addressed Yeray as Yera during introductions.

During one flashpoint Yamal stepped on Laporte, who stayed down in clear discomfort. Simón pressed for a yellow card, the referee acknowledged it looked a heavy stamp but said he believed the winger arrived late without intent, and kept his cards pocketed. Simón promptly ended the discussion, and the released clip cut there.

On the next passage of play Guruzeta’s boot came up near Cubarsí’s face. Ortiz Arias warned the striker to take care, Guruzeta replied he thought he would not reach the ball, and the referee noted Cubarsí often gets there first.

Later, when Pedri complained about an offside call, the referee ended the exchange by saying the law would need changing.

Source: El Correo

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