Why wasn't Sorloth's goal against Barcelona disallowed by VAR for handball?

Atletico Madrid appeared to have taken complete control of their La Liga clash with Barcelona when Alexander Sorloth scored for the sixth time in a row against the Blaugranas. 

Barcelona, ​​and Pedri in particular, were extremely angry about why this goal was not cancelled by VAR. 

Sorloth scored with ease, after Conor Gallagher beat Barcelona's offside trap. 

This gave 'Los Colchoneros' a two-goal lead over Barcelona for the first time in their three meetings this season. 

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As the Wanda Metropolitano erupted in celebration, Barcelona protested furiously. After Pedri had played a pass earlier in the move, he was blocked by Rodrigo De Paul with a handball. 

During that time, Barcelona requested that the referee award a foul, but their request fell on deaf ears. 

🚨 Clear handball by Rodrigo de Paul before Sorloth's goal, but VAR doesn't even take a look! Barça fuming! pic.twitter.com/rhdul4fmmD

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However, after VAR reviewed the incident, the goal was allowed. While the handball was evident, the decision was made in accordance with the rules which state in which cases VAR can intervene. 

After Atletico Madrid cleared the ball, Barcelona regained possession of the ball for a few seconds before losing it again. 

It looked like two separate shares and according to Relief, this is why VAR did not recommend the referee to review the action./Telegraph/