Background

Iago Aspas, a former Liverpool forward, expressed his frustration by throwing a VAR monitor to the ground after his current team, Celta Vigo, were denied a penalty in their recent match.

The Match

Celta Vigo, managed by former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, hosted Sevilla in a crucial LaLiga game. After former Celtic defender Carl Starfelt gave Celta the lead, Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri equalized in the 84th minute. The game seemed to take a turn when a potential penalty was awarded to Celta in the dying moments of the match.

The Controversy

Following a VAR review, the referee decided to overturn the penalty decision, much to the frustration of the Celta players. Iago Aspas, who had been substituted earlier, was seen throwing the VAR monitor to the ground in disgust.

Celta's Struggles

Currently, Celta Vigo sits in 18th place in LaLiga, having won only once in their 12 games and amassing seven points. Aspas, a talismanic figure for the team, has yet to score this season in his role as captain.

Next Matches

Sevilla, despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match, secured a late point. They will now shift their focus to an upcoming Champions League clash against Arsenal. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo faces a challenging mid-week assignment as they continue their battle against relegation.