LaLiga and Other Major Leagues: Do they Use Goal-line Technology?

In a tense moment during a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Lamine Yamal took a shot at the goal and goalkeeper Lunin made a valiant effort to save it. Many believed the ball had crossed the line, but the referee ruled it was not a goal. This decision sparked disbelief among players, fans, and commentators, questioning why there was no goalline technology in LaLiga to provide a definitive answer.

The absence of goalline technology in Spain’s topflight league is due to financial reasons. President of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, deemed the system too costly to implement before the 2023/24 season, making LaLiga the only major European league without it. This decision has been met with criticism, as other top leagues like the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A, and Ligue 1 have successfully integrated goalline technology.

Goalline technology works by utilizing multiple cameras positioned around the goal to determine if the ball has crossed the line. When the system detects the ball crossing the line, it electronically notifies the referee, providing a clear and accurate decision. Despite the technology’s proven effectiveness in other leagues, its absence in LaLiga has led to controversy and calls for its implementation.