Sports refereeing

In the Old Testament, Madrid would have deservedly beaten Sevilla.

A week after beating leaders Atlético, Athletic Bilbao rocked Sevilla's title hopes in the Sánchez Pizjuán ahead a summit of the top four this weekend.

Lo primero, un sombrerazo al arbitraje del holandés Danny Makkelie y sus cinco acompañantes en la tarea, holandeses todos. Fue un arbitraje impecable.

If he had the courage to do so and felt confident in his judgement, Velasco Carballo - the man responsible for LaLiga's VAR - would do well to organise an instructive session.

Atlético Madrid were left to rue the vagaries of VAR in the 1-0 defeat against Sevilla as Real Madrid and Barcelona look to capitalize in the title race.

Atlético Madrid held on for a vital win against Alavés. Suárez grabbed their goal, and Oblak saved a late penalty to ensure all three points.

Athletic Bilbao overcame Levante in extra-time to book their place in the Copa del Rey final where they’ll play Barcelona. Analysis from Alfredo Relaño.

Alfredo Relaño looks at the new Laws of the Game brought in by the IFAB since David Elleray took over along with the problems caused by the VAR.

Cádiz are furious about the three corrections made by Antonio Mateu from the VAR control room and match official Valentín Pizarro at the Reale Arena, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Alfredo Relaño bemoans match officials' failure to implement the VAR system only to avoid major miscarriages of justices.

At the end of the game, the Athletic Club players jumped euphorically and embraced as Marcelino beamed with the scenes resembling that of a title win.