If the new rules in LaLiga have left a man of Simeone's experience unsure as to what handball is, it's time for the rule-makers to blow the whistle.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Barcelona's surprising two points dropped against Levante, which puts a huge dent in their, and Messi's, LaLiga title hopes.

The decision to award a penlty against Éder Militão was another example of institutional meddling in the simplest aspects of the game, says Alfredo Relaño.

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.

El Madrid tiene una plantilla larga, de jugadores prestigiosos, internacionales, de magníficos contratos

Alfredo Relaño discusses the controversy being generated by VAR.

Real Madrid, fresh off a bad defeat in the Champions League, recorded a 3-1 triumph at the Camp Nou in the first Clásico of the season.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Luis Suárez's two-goal debut for Atlético Madrid, and discusses an Ansu Fati display that brings optimism to Barcelona.

Real Madrid won at the Benito Villamarín, by dint of VAR. Two debatable decisions that reinforce the opinion of those who believe Madrid benefit from the system.