Istvan Kovacs s-a „remarcat”, din nou, în Liga Campionilor. A dat două „roșii” aceleiaşi echipe în prelungirile partidei şi a declanșat dezastrul

Referee Istvan Kovacs officiated a dramatic Champions League match where Sabah Baku defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva 5-2, securing group stage qualification. The match saw Hapoel finish with two players sent off, impacting their performance significantly. Despite leading in the first leg, Hapoel struggled in the return match, with key players receiving red cards in extra time. Miguel Vitor, Hapoel's captain, criticized the referee's decisions, particularly the second yellow card for Djibril Diop, which he deemed harsh.