Was or not a penalty at Mbappe in Real Madrid

Later, after a few good minutes, he was called to see the phase, annuling the initial decision, but also the yellow card that the British midfielder had seen.

In the 10th minute, Letexier needed help from the Var room and to dictate a shot from 11 meters in favor of the North London, after a Fault of Asencio on Mikel Merino. Saka assumed the responsibility of the execution, he tried to soften Courtois with a “staircase”, but the Belgian at the “reading” of the English, and the table remained intact.

Photo gallery. Controversial decision in Real Madrid – Arsenal: Was it or not a penalty at the Mbappe – Rice duel?

Although on the initial graphics of UEFA, the reason for the cancellation of the penalty was “offside”, Letexier made his decision based on the fault, considering it far too easy to be cataloged as sanctionable.

Did he give Mbappe the yellow card? I am pleased with the decision I saw.

– Ally McCoist, former Rangers striker, for TNT Sports

The trigger has every right to be angry. He had his hand on the outside, he touched Mbappe, and he threw himself to the ground. It's shameful!

– Matthew Upson, former Arsenal defender for BBC Radio 5 Live

What do the former Spanish referees say about the duel between Mbappe and Rice

Pavel Fernandezthe arbitration expert of the brand, claims that the final decision taken by Letexier, of not dictating penalty, was the correct one: “The English is left on the French, but the contact does not obey it. The striker forces the fall. I do not understand why the analysis lasted so much.”

Iturralde González, former international referee, specialist for AS.com, had the same opinion: “Ric

Real Madrid – Arsenal, Arbitration Brigade:

• Referee: Francois Letxier

• Assistants: Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmoun

• Reserve: Stephanie Frappar

• Var Referee: Jerome Brisar

• Assistant Var: Bastien Dechepy