Published 11:23 IST, November 4th 2020

Luis Suarez booked by referee after sneaking in VAR monitor during Lokomotiv Moscow clash

Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez was booked by the referee after he was seen sneaking in the VAR monitor during the game against Lokomotiv Moscow.

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Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez has had some extremely embarrassing moments on field - particularly a couple of biting instances. Ar embarrassing moment was on fore in game against Lokomotiv Moscow on Tuesday after he was booked by referee during a Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Uruguayan international, who joined Rojiblancos in summer from Barcelona, was seemingly frustrated during Atletico Madrid's away game against Moscow, with Diego Simeone's men forced to settle for a draw. 

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Suarez raked up controversy during Champions League clash against Lokomotiv Moscow when he sneaked into VAR monitor during one such decision review. referee was checking an appeal from Moscow for a handball from Hector Herrera, furr offering a penalty to hosts in 25th minute. 

Jose Gimenez opened scoring for Wanda Metropolita-based outfit in 18th minute. Gimenez received a sublime cross from Herrera, before flicking it beyond shot-stopper to bag lead. Seven minutes later, Herrera appeared to have committed a handball, inviting furious reactions from Moscow side. 

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Suarez yellow card: Striker booked after sneaking in VAR monitor

referee decided to have a VAR check. That's when Luis Suarez sneaked into monitor which is placed along sidelines. Besides, Herrera's foul was also penalised and Moscow equalised from spot. Anton Miranchuk bagged equaliser for hosts against Spanish heavyweights. 

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Suarez had opportunity to again bag lead for travelling side but shot ball wide off post. Moreover, a second-half effort from Uruguayan striker was ruled offside by referee and Atletico Madrid had to settle for a draw. draw leaves Simeone's men second on Group A.

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Atletico Madrid, with a defeat, a victory and a draw each, have bagged four points in group st of Champions League. Meanwhile, defending European champions Bayern Munich lead  Group A charts following ir victory against Austrian Bundesliga outfit RB Salzburg. Bavarians have a perfect record in competition, with three victories in as many games. 

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11:23 IST, November 4th 2020