Liverpool told VAR error made as penalty overturned vs PSG amid 'clear and obvious' confusion

Liverpool told VAR error made as penalty overturned vs PSG amid 'clear and obvious' confusionLiverpool were awarded a penalty against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield before VAR intervened and the it was decided Alexis Mac Allister had not been fouledCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer21:45, 14 Apr 2026Updated 21:48, 14 Apr 2026View ImageAlexis Mac Allister of Liverpool is fouled by Willian Pacho leading to a penalty being awarded(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty against Paris Saint-Germain, according to former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg. The Reds looked set to be awarded a chance to get back into their Champions League clash before VAR intervened to chalk off their spotkick.‌Alexis Mac Allister went down in the area under a challenge from Willian Pacho that was ultimately decided not to be a foul.‌"We talk about clear and obvious John, every time we talk about the VAR interventions, but when you see the contact on Mac Allister's foot...and people will say it's soft, but it's not wrong - there is a contact," said Clattenburg on commentary.‌"Once the referee gives it, I expect the penalty to be upheld. If he hadn't give it, I would accept the VAR not to interfere, but once the on-field decision was penalty kick, I would expect it to be given."Former Newcastle striker and Amazon pundit Alan Shearer was in disbelief that the decision had been overturned. He believes that midfielder Mac Allister positioned himself well to win a foul in the area.Article continues below"I'm surprised as well because Mac Allister does ever so well to try and protect that ball, inviting the challenge in from Pacho," he said. "And once he tries to get the ball and doesn't, and does make contact with him, and the referee gives it, I'm really, really surprised he's overturned that."