Last Wednesday, Real Madrid punched their ticket to another final of the prestigious Champions League by triumphing over the formidable Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.
A controversial victory for Real Madrid in the semi-final of the Champions League
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Bayern in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, which secured their qualification for the Champions League final with an aggregate score of 4-3. However, this victory was not without controversy.
Indeed, Joselu’s double at the end of the match made the difference, but a very controversial moment followed these goals. Matthijs de Ligt scored to make it 2-2, but the referee team ruled Noussair Mazraoui to be offside in the build-up.
Thomas Tuchel’s criticism of refereeing
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel did not hide his frustration after the match. In an interview with DAZN Germany, he called the arbitration decision an “absolute disaster.” He stressed that on Real Madrid’s second goal, the game should have been stopped for a foul, which was not the case. Tuchel pointed the finger at the linesman and the head referee for a clear violation of the rules.
During another interview with Movistar, Tuchel continued to criticize the refereeing team, suggesting that pressure from Real Madrid and the Santiago Bernabeu crowd could have influenced their decision. The consequences of this controversy are sure to be felt in the days to come, but Real Madrid remains focused on their next Champions League final, scheduled in less than four weeks.
