Drama in Brugge: Referee disallows Belgian winner against Barcelona in the 90+3rd minute
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The fourth round Champions League clash between Brugge and Barcelona turned into a true thriller. In the 90+3rd minute, with the score locked at 3-3, the Belgians found the net after a blunder by Catalan keeper Wojciech Szczęsny. Brugge striker Romeo Vermant challenged the goalkeeper and slotted the ball home. But the celebrations were short-lived.
Details: After a VAR signal, the referee went to review the incident and spotted a foul when the Belgian forward dispossessed the keeper. Following a brief pause, the official ruled out the goal, keeping the score level.
Thus, Brugge came within touching distance of a sensational victory, while Barcelona narrowly avoided defeat, and the match ended in a draw.
For the record: Carlos Forbes scored his first career brace—and did it against the Blaugrana.
