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Penalty decision mars PSG's 5-4 Champions League win

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A penalty was awarded to PSG after Alphonso Davies' arm-ball incident.

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The ball first struck Alphonso Davies' body (leg/groin) before hitting his arm.

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Several pundits and former players stated the penalty should not have been given.

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Why did referee Sandro Schaerer award the penalty despite the ball hitting the body first?
What was the exact rule interpretation used by the referee in this situation?
Will UEFA or the match officials provide an official explanation for the decision?
How might this decision affect the outcome of the tie?
What specific advice did the VAR give to the referee before he reviewed the monitor?
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