The Technical Directorate of Refereeing (DTA) has ruled: no obvious errors were found during the match between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain, played on November 9 (a 2-3 victory for PSG). This decision, reported by L’Équipe, puts an end to the controversies surrounding several contentious situations that had ignited social media and television debates.
The post-match analysis conducted by the DTA (Technical Directorate of Arbitration), which systematically reviews the weekend’s key matches, found no wrongdoing by the on-field referees or VAR during the OL/PSG match. This verdict confirms the proper application of the protocols, despite the fierce criticism from some fans and observers following the controversial incidents, particularly those involving Lyon. Lyon had hoped for a review of the decisions.
However, according to the technical reports, the decisions made on the pitch complied with current guidelines. This institutional approval reinforces the DTA’s position… while simultaneously fueling Lyon’s frustration. It demonstrates that, in a match of this intensity, even without a “clear error,” the debate surrounding refereeing is never truly over.
