Did the referee make the right decision by not awarding Liverpool a penalty?

Was the referee justified in refusing Liverpool a penalty?

The key question on everyone’s mind was whether PSG’s Fabian Ruiz had fouled Szoboszlai.

The referee hesitated, appearing to consider the incident, but ultimately decided not to blow the whistle.

Play continued as VAR officials reviewed the challenge.

Replays confirmed that Ruiz did make contact with Szoboszlai, swiping at the Liverpool midfielder.

However, Szoboszlai’s delayed reaction—going to the ground a few seconds later—may have influenced the referee’s judgment.

Liverpool fans were left frustrated by the decision, especially with their team trailing 1-0 on the night. Despite the aggregate score remaining level at 1-1, the incident heightened the drama, with Liverpool pushing hard for an equalizer in the final moments.