Raphinha, the Brazilian winger for Barcelona, has publicly criticized what he perceives as inconsistent officiating in La Liga following his team's 2-1 defeat to Girona. He expressed his frustration, pointing to a controversial late goal for Girona that he believes was preceded by a foul on Barcelona's defender Jules Koundé. This criticism comes on the heels of Barcelona's earlier complaint about refereeing inconsistencies after a disallowed goal in their Cup semifinal loss to Atletico Madrid.

The defeat against Girona was particularly disappointing for Barcelona, as it prevented them from reclaiming the top position in La Liga, leaving them two points behind rivals Real Madrid. Raphinha took to Instagram to voice his concerns, stating that while there is much to improve within the team, the officiating standards pose an additional challenge. He conveyed that discrepancies in the rules based on the teams involved hinder fair competition and emphasized their determination to confront these challenges head-on.

Barcelona's struggles with officiating have become a recurring theme this season, sparking debates about the need for reforms in the refereeing system. With Raphinha's comments drawing attention, the club's management may feel increased pressure to address these issues and improve relations with the officiating bodies in a bid to regain their competitive edge in the league.