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Rennes boss Stephan baffled by handball decision in Champions League loss at Chelsea

The Blues were awarded a penalty and Dalbert was given a second yellow card in an incident that crippled the Ligue 1 side's chances

Rennes head coach Julian Stephan has expressed his bewilderment over a controversial handball decision against his side in Wednesday's defeat at Chelsea.

The Blues were already ahead 1-0 in their Champions League Group E match after Timo Werner had converted from the spot. Chelsea's first penalty was clear-cut but their second, awarded four minutes before half-time, was far more controversial.

Tammy Abraham’s shot deflected off Dalbert's arm, with the Rennes defender appearing to know little about it.