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VAR review: Why weren't PSG penalized for apparent...

ESPN · May 6, 2026, 11:41 PM

Key takeaways

  • This season, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.
  • Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship.
  • Referee: João Pinheiro VAR: Marco Di Bello Time: 29th minute Incident: Possible second yellow card to PSG defender Nuno Mendes for a handball offence, denying a promising attack to Bayern.

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This season, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.

Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship. With extensive experience at the elite level, he has operated within the VAR space in the Premier League and offers a unique insight into the processes, rationale and protocols that are delivered on a Premier League matchday.

Referee: João Pinheiro VAR: Marco Di Bello Time: 29th minute Incident: Possible second yellow card to PSG defender Nuno Mendes for a handball offence, denying a promising attack to Bayern.

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