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VAR audio of Giorgi Mamardashvili’s handball against Lamine Yamal revealed

Barcelona’s win over Valencia saw goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili sent off in the first half for a handball outside the penalty area that stopped Lamine Yamal going through on goal.

The incident was checked by the VAR who instructed match referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea to go and check the monitor. A red card was then quickly produced and Valencia reduced to 10 men.

Marca have now revealed the chat between the VAR team and the match referee to offer some insight into the decision-making process.

“Ricardo. I recommend an on field review for possible DOGSO (Denying an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity) of goalkeeper Mamardashvili in the battle with Lamine Yamal.