And the two sides will have the benefit of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the first time in a Champions League game. In the game between Ajax and Real Madrid, a goal for the Dutch side was disallowed after video review due to offside. Schalke have experience of VAR as it has been used in the Bundesliga since the start of last season. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been a long time supporter of VAR and he is delighted it has been introduced. VAR will be in use during the match between Man City and Schalke"The Premier League is the last one and sooner or later here in England it will happen.

Source: Express February 20, 2019 08:37 UTC