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VAR Controversy Sparks Criticism in Juventus's Dramatic Exit

2/27/2026

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Keith Hackett criticized the VAR decision that sent Lloyd Kelly off in Juventus's 7-5 aggregate defeat.
Kelly's second yellow for a Baris Yilmaz challenge was upgraded by VAR to a red.
Hackett said the initial yellow was enough and VAR's intervention was unwarranted.
Juventus, down to 10 men, leveled the tie at 5-5 before Galatasaray scored twice in extra time.
Galatasaray will face Liverpool or Tottenham in the next round.

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Keith Hackett criticized the VAR decision that sent Lloyd Kelly off in Juventus's 7-5 aggregate defeat.
Kelly's second yellow for a Baris Yilmaz challenge was upgraded by VAR to a red.
Hackett said the initial yellow was enough and VAR's intervention was unwarranted.
Juventus, down to 10 men, leveled the tie at 5-5 before Galatasaray scored twice in extra time.
Galatasaray will face Liverpool or Tottenham in the next round.