Liverpool vs Real Madrid VAR Incident Causes Outrage as Fans Make Same Point

Fans are all making the same point as VAR controversially overturned a huge decision during Liverpool vs. Real Madrid.

The Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real exploded into life when the hosts were awarded a free-kick in a dangerous position in the 30th minute, with match referee Istvan Kovacs reviewing VAR to determine whether to upgrade his decision to a penalty.

Kovacs reviewed the incident after Dominik Szoboszlai smashed the ball onto Aurelien Tchouameni's hand.

But he controversially overturned his original decision as he decided against awarding a free-kick or penalty to the dismay of Mark Clattenburg on Amazon Prime.

Former Premier League referee Clattenburg found it interesting that Kovacs was allowed to have a second opinion, comparing it to how VAR is operated in England's top flight - with Alan Shearer also disagreeing with the decision.

The Romanian official adjudged Tchouameni did not make his body bigger and had his hand by his body.

Play resumed via a drop-ball for the visitors as the Liverpool faithful fumed inside Anfield.

Was it a handball!? 👀

Liverpool are denied a penalty after VAR review ❌ pic.twitter.com/CLesyTkPDj

— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) November 4, 2025

Needless to say, Kovacs' decision to overturn Liverpool's free-kick sent social media wild as people couldn't believe what they witnessed.

One X user wrote: "Bruv he gave a free kick and went to do a penalty check then overturned the FREE KICK????????? When has VAR ever just overturned a free kick wtf???"

A second said: "Since when could you change free kicks with VAR?"

A third questioned: "VAR can overturn free-kicks????"

A fourth added: "Referee gives a free kick for a hand ball just outside the box. VAR review shows it’s inside the box. Referee gives a drop ball. Never seen anything like it in my life."

Another commented: "Is that the first time a free kick has ever been overturned on VAR?"