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VAR Turns Second Yellow Into Straight Red for Atlético’s Nicolás González

The decision left Atlético a player short for the entire second half.

Overview

  • Nicolás González started at left back for Atlético de Madrid under Diego Simeone against Barcelona.
  • He received an early yellow card for picking up the ball with his hands during open play.
  • Close to halftime he brought down Lamine Yamal to stop a break, and the referee showed a second yellow.
  • Video review then reclassified the incident as denying a clear scoring chance, upgrading it to a straight red.
  • González was sent off before the interval, and Atlético played the remainder of the match with ten men.