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'Must be a conspiracy against PSG!' - VAR in the firing line once more as Madrid & Courtois escape

VAR once more made the headlines in the Champions League as Real Madrid benefited from the technology in Tuesday's clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

Zinedine Zidane's men had enjoyed a stellar first half at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Karim Benzema putting them 1-0 up after 17 minutes.

Despite all their dominance, however, the hosts ended the opening 45 minutes facing a potentially game-changing reversal of fortunes.

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Mauro Icardi broke clear of the Madrid defence and was clumsily brought down by Thibaut Courtois, albeit with the Argentine going down rather eagerly.