We can blame all and sundry but it makes no difference now, the ref, for me is to blame, he's been over and watched it back, clearly seen the deflection, lack of movement from Tino's arm towards the ball, the proximity and speed at which it happened etc. - there are so many mitigating factors that there is no way on earth you can "rectify" that decision as it is not clear and obvious mistake - VAR needs a massive overhaul as it's not going anywhere now.
Clear definition of the rules and implementation of what VAR is used for - because currently I wouldn't say its clear and obvious mistakes at present, consistent rules across all competitions, and dialogue to be broadcast for the watching public to hear what is being discussed. Also think managers should be allowed to "challenge" decisions e.g. Skrinar handball yesterday was a clear and obvious miss by the officials...
These are all in force in other sports and there is no way it wouldn't improve the decision making process.
It's all overshadowed two other issues:
1) Where the **** did 8 minutes come from?
2) If Tino's is a pen, why isn't Miley's?
It just doesn't make any sense whatsoever. I can't believe it's corruption, not really, because Gordon's challenge was almost certainly a pen!!! It's the fact ie makes absolutely no sense!
Anyways, it's all done and dusted, club will get a "we made a mistake" and may be able to sue UEFA for lost monies depending on the outcome. Fact is we had a bench of kids with no experience, couldn't run/pass for about half an hour and yet the aggregate over two games vs PSG is 5-2 and they've never beaten us in the UCL.
I'm past it now - forget the manner, we're the latest in a long line to get shafted (ManU have had it twice already in the UCL, not mentioning all the PL controversy), and look at 4-1 and 1-1. Great results for our (more or less) maiden voyage. Eddie's also been absolutely magnificent in his conduct, as was Isak. Huge fair play to the pair of them and the team for grinding that out.
I don't think any scenario is particularly bad, either. Total exit - well, we made our mark, got money, and will be better for it. Immensely helps our chance to get 5th or better. EL qualifcation - good chance we pick up some more money, commercial interest and get more exposure and possibly a nice run. UCL qualificatoin - absolutely bring it on, though Atl Madrid will easily do us!!
We just need another 4-5 players, which we all knew anyway. Players watching that team play, seeing the crowd at home and some of our huge results (VIlla, Chelsea, the League Cup run again) will be keen to join in.