Bayern Munich experienced a shocking loss. The hope of lifting the UEFA Champions League comes crashing down for the Bavarians this year, as they lost on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
In a game marred by controversial calls, it is only fair that the higher-ups lash out at UEFA for the refereeing. If Joao Neves’ handball could be disregarded, but Alphonso Davies’ handball could lead to a free kick for PSG, it raised questions of inexperience. Nuno Mendes handling the ball mid-Bayern
attack too was under scrutiny. Granted, there were rules cited in these contexts but these rules haven’t been implemented in eons.
CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen lashed out at referee João Pinheiro for his calls.
“It’s astonishing, to say the least, that a referee with only 15 Champions League appearances is allowed to officiate such a game. And that might explain some of the calls he made today,” he said, according to journalist Kerry Hau from Sky Germany.
Dreesen’s scathing remarks perhaps fall on deaf ears since Bayern’s performance too left a lot to be desired. However, in a result decided by a single goal margin, such calls are more decisive than performances themselves. What UEFA will further do for Bayern? Guess we will have to wait and find out.
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