Controversy in the Classic: Palmeiras x Corinthians

The classic between Palmeiras and Corinthians, played on the day March 16, 2025, was marked by a lot of emotion, rivalry and, of course, controversy.

The big talking point of the match was the Corinthians goal, which guaranteed a decisive moment in the game, but left fans and experts divided.

Many question whether the move should have been canceled. But after all, what would be the reasons for this?

Below, we raise some hypotheses that could justify the disallowance of the goal and that are generating debates among fans, commentators and even refereeing analysts.

1. Offside Not Called?

One of the first suspicions raised was the possibility of a offside in the play.

At the time of the pass, the Corinthians player was in front of the Palmeiras defense line?

VAR reviewed the play, but was the analysis accurate?

Small details, such as the positioning of the shoulder or foot, can be decisive in disallowing a goal.

If there is a error checking the offside line, the controversy only grows.

2. Foul at the Origin of the Play?

Another point of debate is whether there was a lack of construction of the move.

Before the goal, did any Corinthians player push, hold or prevent an opponent from fighting for the ball?

In many cases, a fault committed at the beginning of the play may result in disallowance of a goal, if the VAR notices that it directly influenced the outcome of the play.