New ball technology in La Liga determined a forward’s offside position at the start of the play, resulting in a disallowed goal by Real Madrid forward Carlos Espi. The goal, an acrobatic bicycle kick, occurred during Real Madrid’s match against Betis in the fourth round of La Liga. The technology identified an offside infraction occurring earlier in the sequence of play. Consequently, the goal was not allowed to stand, influencing the outcome of the match between Real Madrid and Betis. This marks a significant instance of video assistant referee (VAR) technology impacting a high-profile moment in La Liga. The decision has sparked debate surrounding the interpretation of offside rules and the use of technology in football.