"In the Champions League, the VAR will only check for clear and obvious errors relating to goals, incidents in the penalty area, direct red cards and cases of mistaken identity. At present, it will not intervene on yellow cards - so downgrading Kelly's initial dismissal for a second bookable offence was never VAR's intention."
"However, the principles above apply only when VAR is deciding to send the referee to the monitor. Once the match official begins the review, they are in charge and can take whatever decision they deem appropriate."
During a Champions League knockout play-off between Juventus and Galatasaray, Lloyd Kelly received a second yellow card for a foul. Referee Joao Pinheiro consulted the pitchside monitor via VAR, but instead of overturning the decision, the card was upgraded to a straight red. While VAR in the Champions League typically only reviews clear errors involving goals, penalty incidents, direct reds, and mistaken identity, once a referee begins reviewing footage, they retain full authority to make any decision they deem appropriate. Juventus continued playing with ten men but ultimately lost 7-5 on aggregate. The International Football Association Board is expected to approve VAR reviews for incorrectly awarded second yellow cards.
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