Confusion reigned within the Champions League Last as Karim Benzema's disallowed aim left punters puzzled.
The Actual Madrid striker seemed to have put his aspect forward towards the run of play on the Stade de France however was denied by the offside flag after pouncing on a free ball within the Liverpool field.
The UEFA linesman raised his flag instantly however the sport was paused for an prolonged interval whereas the incident was reviewed by VAR.
Replays confirmed the ball was performed into Benzema's path off Liverpool's Fabinho, which led many to imagine the Frenchman was onside and the aim would stand.
However VAR backed up the unique choice and Liverpool have been allowed to go in at half-time nonetheless on degree phrases.
And amid confusion among the many studio pundits, former referee Peter Walton stepped in to clarify.
He mentioned on BT Sport: "It is really fairly straightforward, Benzema is an offside place and the offence is dedicated if the ball is performed again to him.
"It deflects off Fabinho, he would not intentionally play it again to him, so Benzema shouldn't be deemed to be onside.
"The offside offence is dedicated when he obtain the ball. It comes off a Liverpool participant however Benzema is just performed onside if the Liverpool participant is deemed to have intentionally performed the ball."