Atlético held on. A week after their victory at the Camp Nou (0-2), the Colchoneros validated their ticket for the last four of the Champions League at the expense of FC Barcelona, Tuesday evening in front of their audience at the Metropolitano, despite a 1-2 defeat.
A meeting marked by several arbitration decisions which are debated. Among them, the expulsion of Eric Garcia in the 79th minute as the Catalans pushed to score this third goal which would have allowed them to snatch extra time.
Initially, the French referee sanctioned the Barcelona defender with a yellow card. But invited by the VAR to review the images of the fault, Mr. Turpin finally decided to bring out the red. A logical decision, according to Mateu Lahoz.
“Finally, we make rational use of VAR”
“ Finally, we make rational use of VAR. I am delighted that he (Turpin) is going to view the images”welcomed the former Spanish referee on the Movistar channel, and clarified: “
Jules Koundé is not in front to defend the action.
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“ Who is the referee of the match? Clement Turpin. Well, I think it’s great that he goes to consult the VAR », added Mateu Lahoz. An opinion obviously not shared by the Blaugrana. Package for this quarter return, Raphinha even spoke of “
a stolen match ”, adding that “ the refereeing was very bad. The decisions that were made are incredible. »
Comments which could earn the Brazilian striker a sanction.
