During the match Walsh disallowed a goal scored by Rangers for an apparent infringement on the Celtic goalkeeper.

Qarabag manager Gurban Gurbanov stated "I found some of the referee’s choices very questionable".

[5] Following a review into refereeing decisions made in November 2024, it was found that Nick Walsh was wrong not to send off Celtic player Hatate during a match against Kilmarnock for a dangerous challenge.

[9] Premier sports commentators Allan Hutton and Michael Stewart described it as '"laughable"' and '"embarrassing'".

Rangers appealed the decision and it was ultimately upheld by the review panel with the red card for violent conduct revoked.