The home side rioted a bit causing unrest in the stadium. Under the influence of the announcer, the fans calmed down a bit after the replay was shown.
Replays on the big screen showed the contact was negligible, further enraging the home crowd.
Izan and José Gayà led the protests, pleading with the referee to consult VAR, but the decision stood.
The Mestalla became a wall of whistles and jeers, their fury palpable as Vinicius JR. stepped up to take the penalty.
From the stands of the Mestalla, the fans were livid, their collective outrage palpable as the controversial penalty decision unfolded.
What began as a shock at the referee's quick whistle quickly turned into a thunderous cacophony of boos and whistles.
Fans waved their arms furiously, pointing at the replay on the big screen, which clearly showed Vinícius Jr. going to ground with little to no contact from Guillamón.
