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Tom Victor

Real Madrid vs Man City VAR controversy explained as Arsene Wenger provides theory

Confusion continues to reign over Kevin De Bruyne's goal for Manchester City in Madrid, an effort which could prove vital to the club's Champions League hopes.

De Bruyne equalised for City at the Bernabeu after Vinicius Junior had given Real Madrid a first-half advantage. The Belgian's drive from outside the box gave compatriot Thibaut Courtois no chance and left the tie delicately poised going into the second leg.

However, questions were asked over whether the ball went out of play earlier in the phase. Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claimed VAR should have intervened, but the current technology makes the situation a little more complicated.

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