VAR did not intervene: Everyone is discussing this situation where Fenerbahçe was expecting a red card.

23.01.2025 21:40

Fenerbahçe expected a red card after Kumbedi's harsh foul on Szymanski in the 31st minute of the match against Lyon. The Italian referee Simone Sozza, who was not alerted by VAR, showed a yellow card to Kumbedi.

Fenerbahçe hosted Lyon in the 7th week of the UEFA Europa League. A controversial incident occurred in the first half of the match.

FENERBAHÇE'S RED CARD PROTEST

Kumbedi, who plays for the French team, made a very harsh foul on Sebastian Szymanski in the 31st minute. After this foul, Fenerbahçe players and coaching staff protested for a red card.

VAR DID NOT INTERVENE

After this incident, İrfan Can Kahveci received a yellow card for his protests to the match referee Simone Sozza, and there was no warning from VAR to Sozza regarding the incident. The French referee punished Kumbedi with a yellow card for the foul that caused the red card discussions.

Here is that incident;