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Valverde responds to Alaves’s handball complaints against Umtiti

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has hit back after complaints from Alaves that they should have had a late penalty in the 2-1 defeat at Camp Nou.

Samuel Umtiti blocked a shot with his hand late on, although the French defender was so close to the ball it seemed impossible for him to get out of the way.

The referee waved played on but Alaves striker John Guidetti said it was a “clear hand” after the game and called for the use of VAR after the game, according to Football Espana.

Valverde was asked about the incident after the game and felt the officials got it right.