FIFA has officially announced the dismissal of the officials and referees from the recent Barcelona vs. Sevilla match. This decision comes after the referee issue a red card following a dangerous tackl

Fermín López’s brief but impactful performance in Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Sevilla was marked by both brilliance and controversy. Coming on as a second-half substitute for Gavi, he made an immediate impact with a well-timed run and a crucial goal that helped shift the game in Barcelona’s favor.

However, his time on the pitch was short-lived due to a contentious red card. Initially, referee Hernández Hernández deemed his challenge a standard foul, issuing only a yellow card. But the VAR team, led by Del Cerro Grande, intervened, advising a review for potential serious foul play.

During the VAR check, Del Cerro Grande highlighted key factors: López’s elevated leg position, the bending motion of his leg, and the speed of his approach—elements that combined to make the tackle dangerous. The review determined that the challenge was reckless and posed a serious risk to the opponent.

After analyzing the footage, Hernández Hernández concurred, noting that López’s scissor-like motion and lack of control made it a dangerous play. As a result, the yellow card was upgraded to a red, leaving Barcelona to see out the match with ten men.