Liverpool 0–0 Real Madrid: Halftime score, VAR controversy and first half highlights | OneFootball

VAR drama and missed chances headline tense opening 45 minutes

Liverpool 0–0 Real Madrid: Halftime score, VAR controversy and first half highlights

Anfield crackled from 1st whistle but despite the relentless tempo, Liverpool & Real Madrid head into the break locked at 0 - 0 in this Champions League blockbuster.

Arne Slot’s side carried the early aggression pressing high and finding spaces between Madrid’s lines. Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz & Hugo Ekitike all tested Courtois.

As half wore on , Liverpool seized control pinning Madrid deep for sustained spell.

For Xabi Alonso’s men, Bellingham & Vinicius Junior led the response. Bellingham twice ghosted into the box while Vini flashed 1 across goal narrowly wide.

Madrid’s counters carried menace though Mamardashvili stayed composed to deny them breakthrough.

VAR flashpoint (30')

Anfield erupted when Szoboszlai strike appeared to strike Tchouameni arm near the edge of the box.

The referee initially signaled free kick outside the area .. after lengthy VAR review, no handball given.