{"id":76921,"date":"2025-07-29T21:35:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=76921"},"modified":"2025-07-29T21:35:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:35:33","slug":"la-liga-var-shake-up-coaches-to-get-challenge-power-next-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/la-liga-var-shake-up-coaches-to-get-challenge-power-next-season\/","title":{"rendered":"La Liga VAR Shake-Up: Coaches to Get Challenge Power Next Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>La Liga is set to usher in a groundbreaking change in its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system from the coming 2025-26 season. They are aiming to improve transparency, reduce controversy, and increase fairness across all matches. Mainly after multiple seasons marred by disputed officiating decisions.<\/p><p>The Spanish Referees Committee have confirmed that they are implementing a new VAR protocol that will allow coaches to challenge refereeing decisions directly. As per reports from COPE Radio, under the new regulations, each manager will be granted two VAR challenge opportunities per match.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"pl\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;&#127466;&#127480; La Liga zamierza wprowadzi&#263; rewolucyjn&#261; zmian&#281; w nadchodz&#261;cym sezonie:<br><br>&#9989; Trenerzy otrzymaj&#261; mo&#380;liwo&#347;&#263; dwukrotnego poproszenia &#128250; VAR o sprawdzenie sytuacji meczowej. Je&#347;li pro&#347;ba b&#281;dzie zasadna zachowaj&#261; mo&#380;liwo&#347;ci weryfikacji.<br><br>&#8505;&#65039; El Partidazo de COPE<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#LaLiga<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iJha702EwF\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/iJha702EwF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Flashscore.pl (@FlashScorePL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FlashScorePL\/status\/1950119177156440494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 29, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>If a challenge occurs where an incorrect decision needs to be overturned, the coach will hold the ability to make a challenge. However, if the on-field referee&rsquo;s decision stands, the team and coach will lose one of their two challenge opportunities. In matches that extend to extra time, a third challenge may be granted.<\/p><p>The system will focus strictly on four types of incidents: goals, penalties, direct red cards, and cases of mistaken identity. Coaches and, in some circumstances, players can initiate these reviews. It will shift some decision-making power away from the referees and into the hands of team staff.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/barcelona-president-joan-laporta-confirms-there-will-be-no-more-signings-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Barcelona President Joan Laporta Confirms There Will Be No More Signings This Summer<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>According to El Partidazo de COPE, the change is expected to reduce the pressure on match officials. Importantly, this rule will apply uniformly to all La Liga teams without exception. Hence, it will also promote a more balanced playing environment for all clubs.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Endorsement and Future Prospects<\/h2><p>Reportedly, FIFA&rsquo;s Head of Refereeing, Pierluigi Collina acknowledged that the system is being closely monitored. As per reports, it has already also received approval from IFAB, ready to roll out in other top leagues soon. The updated regulations will also impose a strict 90-second window.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/most-expensive-football-players-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>From Neymar to Ronaldo: The Most Expensive Players in Football History<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>The player or coach will get 90 seconds to finalize their decisions once they make a challenge. There may be point made that this will lead to missed nuances during critical moments, especially in high-stakes matches. However, it is necessary to speed up the process to keep the rhythm of the play intact.<\/p><p>The reform follows a turbulent La Liga 2024-25 season filled with officiating controversies. Especially in matches for Real Madrid and Barcelona. 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