VAR to be used in UEFA Champions League third qualifying round
Friday, July 29, 2022
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Video assistant refereeing will be implemented for the first time in a non-centralised phase of a UEFA competition.
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Video assistant refereeing (VAR) will be used in the upcoming UEFA Champions League third qualifying round matches, which is the first time the technology is being implemented in a non-centralised phase of a UEFA competition.
UEFA works closely with the clubs and the respective broadcasters in charge of the TV production to deliver the VAR set-up. Each appointed video assistant refereeing team will also be directly at the venue in a dedicated video operating room.