PSG are cruising in the Coupe De La Ligue tonight against Rennes and currently 3-0 up. However, they were dealt a blow midway through the second-half when Kylian Mbappé received a straight red card for a stamp.
The decision was made by VAR, after Mbappé appeared to catch Rennes Ismaïla Sarr on the calf. After consulting the video assistant referee the decision was made to dismiss the Frenchman for the challenge.
France are currently experimenting with the technology although recently agreed to introduce Video Assistant Referees in Ligue 1 Conforama games from the 2018-19 season.
In this instance, it was an odd procedure as the referee went to watch the incident, came back and stood beside Mbappe for a significant stint, drew an imaginary television and showed him the red card.
