#2 1970 Copa del Generalisimo quarter-final Penalty Controversy (Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona)
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With Barcelona looking to make a comeback in the 2nd leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final the contest could have finished in either side’s favour. Barcelona were leading 1-0 with Carles Rexach’s goal getting the Blaugrana fans excited and hopeful that their hopes of lifting the trophy that season were still alive.
Inexperienced and rookie referee Guruceta took the controversial decision of gifting a spot-kick to the Los Blancos. With Real Madrid’s Manuel Velasquez fouled well outside the box, the Barcelona players were furious at this decision. A couple of them decided to walk off the field in protest against this horrible decision.
Though manager Vic Buckingham was successful in convincing them to walk back, the players were clearly tumultuous. Amancio managed to deceive the goalkeeper which resulted in a pitch invasion.
