Ex-referee: Liverpool denied by ‘clear offside’ in Atletico clash
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Mark Clattenburg, former Premier League and UEFA referee, has criticized a key VAR decision during Liverpool’s 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid. Clattenburg argued that the first goal scored by Atlético’s Marcos Llorente should have been disallowed after review by VAR. According to Clattenburg, the incident warranted a closer look, and the refereeing team missed a significant error that affected the match outcome.
Clattenburg's comments come amid ongoing debate about VAR’s role and accuracy in high-profile games. He highlighted how crucial these decisions are, especially in tight fixtures involving prominent teams like Liverpool and Atlético Madrid, where marginal calls can drastically influence results.
Beyond this specific game, Clattenburg has been vocal about various contentious officiating moments involving Liverpool in recent seasons, expressing opinions on penalty calls and disallowed goals. Known for his experience officiating major matches—including the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final and 2016 Euro Final—his judgments carry weight within football circles.
This incident adds to the broader conversation about VAR’s consistency and transparency, as some stakeholders call for more proactive involvement by video assistants to guide referees in critical situations. Clattenburg supports a more assertive VAR role to minimize errors that can change the course of a match.
His insights were featured prominently on platforms covering football officiating and Liverpool-related news, underlining the scrutiny referees face amidst modern football’s technological interventions.
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