This might be the most embarrassing sequence of events ever associated with the sport. What the fuck have I just watched

Mate I genuinely couldn't believe my eyes

Right up there with the very worst

Always a certain Spanish club involved with these incidents

What the hell is Var doing?

They can’t intervene for a second yellow

@snorkypoo @grok this true?

Yes, that's correct. According to IFAB and UEFA rules, VAR can only intervene for direct red cards, not for second yellows. If the incident warranted a straight red, it could be reviewed, but not for a caution leading to dismissal. This has been a point of debate in cases like this one.

@yungskrilla9 @footalyse @snorkypoo Can the ref,not use,some common sense. Go over and look at pitch side monitor.

@yungskrilla9 @footalyse @snorkypoo Under current IFAB rules, VAR cannot intervene for second yellow cards, so the referee isn't allowed to review it on the pitchside monitor. It's limited to direct reds, goals, penalties, and mistaken identity.

The rules are set by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), comprising FIFA and the four British associations (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). They establish the Laws of the Game, including VAR's scope—limited to clear errors on goals, penalties, direct reds, and mistaken identity, excluding second yellows. UEFA enforces these without altering the fundamentals, sparking ongoing debates for reform.

Funny thing, the red card came immediately after Olympiacos scored. They just had to give Barcelona a breather

Had to watch the clip multiple times to see what the defender had supposedly done. That Barcelona player needs suspending as does the referee. That was embarrassing from both individuals.

#UEFALONA @FCBarcelona #BarcaCheats are back

Some things never change

Modern El Classico is basically Barcelona and Real Madrid trying to see who outpays the ref

For this

Ref couldn’t wait to give the second yellow after he had to give the Olympiacos penalty 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

At @LaLiga, we've been putting up with these thieves for more than 20 years, providing proof of payments to the refereeing CTA. Only a few corrupt individuals can believe these people can do this in Europe.

Whey they say “the games gone”, this is the perfect example of why. Check the refs bank account.

GUESS THE CLUB THEY WERE PLAYING AGAINST. CLASSIC VARCA

VAR should be allowed to get involved here since it is such a game changing decision! Also, only way to avoid this would be to give a 3 match ban to the player faking it (should be allowed to be reviewed even after the game has concluded).

Still doesn’t make sense to me. The rule needs to be changed soon

Football is the only sport in the world that only accepts and tolerates blatant player cheating but actively encourages and rewards it.

I raise you this joke of a decision

It is the most embarrassing yellow card ever. This is cheating, I don’t support Olympiacos but oh my word. This is absolutely abhorrent and shameful. I am sick of this kind of partiality ! This referee is a JOKE at this level @ChampionsLeague @UEFA @FIFAcom THE SPORT HAS LOST

You are not familiar with Barca!!! Google Negreira..

So a guy is hogtie grabbing a guy, the guy swings his arms trying to get away, never touches him, original grabber flops and they give the guy being grabbed a second yellow? Am I understanding this correctly?

Yup, it definitely was the most embarrassing sequence of events…

UEFAlona 🤡🤡🤡 What's the VAR for? This club deserves to be broke for another decade

We know

Have you been watching Vini Jr? clearly not if this is the most embarrasing sequence. He does this 3 times every game

Follow the money

There is hit to Hezze jaw ?? 😆

This is stupidest red card I’ve ever seen

UEFALONA IS BACK

He must be proud

What’s Barca up to this season

It wasn’t just the red card; penalty never existeste and the fourth goal also resulted from an attacking foul that the referee failed to call.All these in 5 minutes

Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have always been heavily protected in the UCL for decades. Their success in the comp is built on shady decisions every season

They never discipline the cheat that gets away with cheating - so players cheat - retrospective action is the only way to rid this cancer from the game , ref needs to have his bank account checked - makes the game look pathetic

Ref is more crooked than a Dog’s hind legs.