As with the last time that they met in the Champions League, the match between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool was an instant classic.
The Reds had raced into a two-goal lead thanks to a piece of individual brilliance from Mo Salah and a stunning volley from Naby Keita.
They were soon pegged back, however, as Antoine Griezmann bagged a brace inside 14 first-half minutes.
Soon after the break Griezmann was in the thick of the action again, only this time it was to receive a red card from the referee after his high boot connected with the side of Roberto Firmino’s head.
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Salah would go on and put Liverpool back in the lead from the spot, and late on, the hosts were also awarded a spot-kick by the official, given them a chance to draw level.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 19, 2021
However, after being asked to consult the pitch side monitor, the decision was reversed with Liverpool going on to claim victory.
That has clearly irked a number of football fans, who took to Twitter to vent their anger about the Reds getting away with it thanks to the technology.
LiVARpool is back pic.twitter.com/C87pcR4KTk
— ?? (@goldocity) October 19, 2021
Small club would be trophyless without VAR!!! LiVARpool ruining football once again pic.twitter.com/1Nzc5zS9E5
— Kai ?? (@BlueCitizenn) October 19, 2021
liVARpool.
6 CL and all robbed.— Lucas Andrade ?? (@lucaswandrade1) October 19, 2021
LiVAARpool being LiVAARpool ?
— PRIDE OF LONDON ??? (@aubamerang) October 19, 2021
Atletico were robbed tbh
— ?????????? (@CFCAllyRhodes) October 19, 2021