Weird thing about that decision. We're told it can't go to VAR because the ref had already whistled when the lino's flag went up. Yet a few seasons ago, Man Utd were awarded a penalty at the Amex by VAR after the ref had whistled for full-time. Make it make sense.
The only thing I can think of is someone already on a yellow may deliberately get themselves sent off to disrupt a penalty taker/keeper. Might be considered a price worth paying.
Doesn't make sense. Do you mean the Champions League third-placed teams? The third-placed teams in the Europa league go into a play-off for the Europa Conference.