Monterrey’s head coach, Domenec Torrent, has expressed strong criticism towards both the referee and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) after the team’s 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup. Torrent’s frustration stems from what he perceives as pivotal decisions made during the match that influenced the outcome.
The match, which took place on Tuesday night, saw Monterrey fall to Borussia Dortmund in a tightly contested encounter. Torrent claimed that key decisions made by the officials significantly impacted the flow and result of the game. He emphasized that these calls not only affected the team’s performance but also raised questions about the fairness and consistency of the officiating in high-stakes matches.
Despite the loss, Monterrey remains one of the top teams in the CONCACAF region, and Torrent acknowledged the team’s overall performance throughout the tournament. However, the coach insisted that the referee and VAR’s decisions during the match were a critical factor in their elimination from the competition.
Commentators and fans have since debated the validity of Torrent’s claims, with some supporting his frustration and others questioning the extent to which the decisions could have altered the match’s outcome. The incident has sparked discussions about the role of technology in football and its potential impact on the sport’s integrity.