Napoli drew 3-3 with Roma, and coach Max Allegri was shown a straight red card on the touchline after Roma's equaliser for 3-3 was allowed to stand. The dismissal means he will certainly be suspended for Napoli's trip to Monza.
The decision after Roma's equaliser
Leonardo Balerdi's equaliser for 3-3 was given the all-clear by the VAR and referee before Allegri was sent off moments later on the touchline. Napoli had complained that Sam Beukema was fouled by Balerdi in the build-up to the goal.
When the VAR check was completed with no review called, Allegri began to walk off from the touchline. Fourth official Juan Luca Sacchi alerted referee Andrea Colombo, who then showed Allegri the red card.
What was said on the touchline
DAZN touchline reporter Davide Bernardi explained that Allegri had told fourth official Juan Luca Sacchi: “If you don’t disallow this goal…”
Max Allegri said: “What did I say? Tell me what I said? No, no!”
Allegri's reaction after the red card
After the red card, Allegri shouted at the officials and members of staff tried to hold him back as he returned towards the pitch and the fourth official.
Suspension risk
Allegri will certainly be suspended for Napoli's trip to Monza. Football Italia said the reaction to the dismissal could see Allegri's ban extended to more than one match.