Did he get it right? Referee waves away penalty appeal for Barcelona after Elanga falls

On Wednesday, March 18, the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg between Newcastle and Barcelona produced a controversial moment.

Details: Late in the first half, Newcastle launched an attack, with Anthony Elanga making a run in behind João Cancelo. The Barcelona defender appeared to make contact, and Elanga went down, but the referee waved play on. After a VAR review, the officials stood by their original decision.

Incidentally, Lamine Yamal failed to deal with one of the situations and attempted an ill-advised backheel pass, which ultimately led to Newcastle’s goal.

Reminder: The first leg between the two sides, played in England last week, ended in a 1–1 draw. The winner of this tie will face either Atlético Madrid or Tottenham.