UEFA have released a still from the semi-automated offside system to show that Marc Cucurella was onside during Chelsea's opening goal against Barcelona. The Spaniard received a through ball from a corner and appeared offside before crossing for Pedro Neto, whose effort was turned in by Jules Kounde for an own goal.
Replays initially suggested Cucurella was clearly offside, but a different angle revealed he was just in line with the last defender, Pau Cubarsi. The decision left fans stunned on social media, with one asking: 'How is Cucurella not offside here???' and another claiming: 'Is Cucurella not about 5 yards offside?'
Chelsea were good value for their lead, which they took into half-time. Barcelona, semi-finalists in the Champions League last season, struggled to trouble the Premier League side. Before the break, Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo was sent off after receiving two yellow cards.
The Blues had already seen two strikes ruled out by officials: one for handball in the build-up and another for offside against Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea have had a mixed European campaign, winning both home games but losing at Bayern Munich and drawing with Qarabag.
