Fenerbahçe draws with Lyon in Europa League: Red card overturned by VAR

In the match played at Ülker Stadium, the referee issued a direct red card following a challenge by Lyon's Moussa Niakhate on İrfan Can Kahveci during stoppage time in the first half. After a VAR review, the red card was overturned.

The first half of the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Although both Fenerbahçe and Lyon pushed for a goal in the second half, the deadlock remained, and the match ended 0-0.

Fenerbahçe, which increased its points to 9 in the Europa League, carried its play-off hopes to the final week. Lyon, having mathematically secured a spot in the play-offs, brought its points to 14 and maintained its hopes for a top-8 finish.

In the 8th and final week of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe will face Danish representative Midtjylland away. Lyon will host Ludogorets.

AMRABAT SUSPENDED

Fenerbahçe player Sofyan Amrabat has been suspended after receiving his 3rd yellow card in the Europa League. The Moroccan midfielder will not be able to play in the Midtjylland match to be held next week.

In the 7th week of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe drew 0-0 at home against Lyon. Sofyan Amrabat, who started the match in the starting 11, received a yellow card in the 72nd minute. Amrabat, who was shown a yellow card by referee Simone Sozza after a foul on his opponent in midfield, became suspended. Amrabat had previously received yellow cards in the matches against Twente and Athletic Bilbao this season. The successful midfielder will be unavailable for his team in the 8th and final week of the Europa League, in the match against Midtjylland to be played on Thursday, January 30.

The 28-year-old footballer remained on the pitch for 90 minutes against Lyon.

News Source: 12punto