Was BVB red card justified? Ex-Bundesliga referee gives a clear verdict | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund had to play with ten men for over 60 minutes today in the Champions League against Tottenham. Daniel Svensson had caught his opponent Wilson Odobert on the shin with his studs showing.

Referee Glenn Nyberg initially showed a yellow card, but after reviewing the TV footage, he decided to give a red card instead. Was it the right decision?

“This is a clear directive from UEFA. They classify the foul as endangering the opponent’s health due to the outstretched studs. When the referee is outside and sees these images, he has no choice but to decide on a red card,” explained former referee Wolfgang Stark after the match on 'Prime'.

Whether BVB would have won today with eleven men is still doubtful. After a weak performance, Dortmund deservedly lost 0-2 at Tottenham and must now worry about direct qualification for the round of 16.

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