A refereeing controversy arose in Real Madrid's ninth-round meeting with Sevilla after Arda Guler was not sent off for an elbow on Peque Fernandez and then scored Real Madrid's opening goal in the 29th minute.
The incident came during one of Real Madrid's counter-attacks.
The flashpoint in the 24th minute
Peque Fernandez had tugged Guler's shirt during one of Real Madrid's counter-attacks. Guler responded with an elbow that put Peque Fernandez on the deck.
VAR review and decision
The video assistant referee stepped in to check whether a red card was warranted. Nearly three minutes of deliberation followed before play restarted without Guler receiving a red card or a yellow card.
Goal after the incident
Guler put Real Madrid ahead in the 29th minute, five minutes after the flashpoint.
GOAL's report
GOAL's report said opinion was split over whether Guler should have been off the pitch.


