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The VAR Review: Why Kevin De Bruyne's goal for Man City vs. Real Madrid wasn't disallowed

Manchester City rescued a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, but there was VAR controversy over the equalising goal.

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Possible ball out of play on De Bruyne goal

What happened: Manchester City equalised in the 67th minute when Kevin De Bruyne brilliantly fired into the net from the edge of the area, but Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and several players were adamant that Bernardo Silva had failed to keep the ball in play just before, and that the goal should have been disallowed by the VAR.