According to a report emanating from Sky Sports, the Italian referee who issued Darren Fletcher with the sending off, Roberto Rosetti, did not indicate that he made a mistake in his match report.
It therefore looks unlikely that Fletcher will have his suspension overturned, and the midfielder will probably miss the Champions League final although that has yet to be officially confirmed.
Reacting to the astonishing refereeing in last night's Champions League semi-final, top bookie Paddy Power has wasted no time pledging to refund bets placed on Chelsea to win the encounter and to qualify for the Champions League final.
Paddy Power said: 'The refereeing in tonight's match was disgraceful and we're not going to let our punters suffer because of that nonsense. Anyone who backed Chelsea to win in 90 minutes or to qualify for the Champions League final will get their money back.'