Summary
In a Champions League match between Juventus and Galatasaray, Lloyd Kelly received a straight red card after an initial yellow card decision was overturned by video assistant referee (VAR) review. Juventus, despite being a player down, led the match at one point but eventually lost to Galatasaray 7-5 on aggregate.
Key Facts
- Lloyd Kelly was originally shown a second yellow card in the match, but it was changed to a straight red card after a VAR review.
- Kelly was involved in an aerial challenge and landed on the back of an opponent's leg, which led to the red card decision.
- Juventus were leading the match 3-0 at one point, but Galatasaray won 7-5 on aggregate.
- VAR in the Champions League checks for clear errors involving goals, penalty area incidents, direct red cards, and mistaken identities, not yellow cards.
- Once the referee reviews a decision on the monitor, they can make a final decision independently.
- UEFA rules state a player sent off must miss the next European club competition match, and Kelly's suspension will apply next season.
- Football’s lawmakers are considering allowing VAR reviews specifically for wrongly awarded second yellow cards.
