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Héctor Bellerín asked for Real Betis goal to stand against Barcelona because it was really nice

After Real Betis’s Giovani Lo Celso scored a great goal on the volley at La Cartuja on Saturday, FC Barcelona players immediately protested. Within seconds, Lamine Yamal and Pedri approached the ref, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. But one player’s defense…

By Luis Mazariegos · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Héctor Bellerín urged the referee to validate Giovani Lo Celso's goal simply because of its exceptional quality.
The referee disallowed the Real Betis strike after VAR confirmed a handball by Cucho Hernández.
FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 at La Cartuja.

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Real Betis defender Héctor Bellerín urged referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea to allow teammate Giovani Lo Celso's volleyed goal to stand against FC Barcelona simply because of its quality. After Barcelona players including Pedri and Lamine Yamal vehemently protested a handball in the build-up, ref-cam footage captured Bellerín arguing the strike should count "for the sake of football."

Despite Bellerín's lighthearted plea, the goal was officially ruled out following a VAR review when Cucho Hernández was found to have handled the ball. FC Barcelona went on to secure a 5-2 victory at La Cartuja.

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Héctor Bellerín asked for Real Betis goal to stand against Barcelona because it was really nice

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