Atletico won 2-0 in the first-leg of their quarterfinal as Cubarsi was sent off for a foul on Giuliano Simeone, but only after the intervention of VAR.
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Henry said on CBS Sports after the incident: "No, no, no... for me, it's not a red card. I'm sorry. I understand the rule –last defender, prevent a scoring opportunity – but you have to analyze the situation.
"The ball is not completely controlled, the angle is not perfect and there is still a little distance until the goal. Are we sure he was going to score? I'm not convinced.
"For me, it's a yellow card, not a red one. Because once expelled, we completely change the situation. And in the Champions League, you have to be absolutely certain. I think the referee was too hasty."