Football
Why was Bayern Munich’s late goal against Real Madrid ruled out?
Bayern Munich have been eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid in the cruellest manner possible, with the manner of their exit not helped by Matthijs De Ligt’s potential injury-time equaliser controversially being ruled out for offside.
Joselu double turns Champions League semi-final in Madrid’s favour
The Bavarians looked to be heading for a final against compatriots Borussia Dortmund thanks to Alphonso Davies’ stunning strike midway through the second half, only to be undone by Joselu’s late double.
Manuel Neuer made a huge error for the Madrid striker’s first goal, while his second was given by the VAR after referee Szymon Marciniak had initially ruled it out for offside.
Should De Ligt’s late goal have been disallowed for offside?
With little time left to play, that looked to be that for the Germans. However, in one of the last attacks of the Game, De Ligt fired the ball into the net, but only after the whistle had been blown for offside against fellow defender Noussair Mazraoui.
Both Mazraoui and De Ligt had been the targets of a long pass forward, although the Moroccan was the man who ultimately got on the end of it. He and then Thomas Müller kept the ball alive in Madrid box, where De Ligt shot low past Andriy Lunin.
De Ligt was clearly offside when the ball was played forward but didn’t touch it in that first phase of play. Mazraoui did, but was immediately flagged offside and a free-kick was given a second or two before De Ligt’s finish.
Replays quickly showed that it was extremely difficult to see whether Mazraoui was, in fact, offside or not, but the speed of the decision to award a free-kick meant the Game stopped and prevented the VAR from checking the decision, as would - and should - normally have been the case.
-
Football55m ago
Fran Alonso Reacts To Celtic Women Making History
-
Football55m ago
Scott Bain Bids Emotional Farewell To Joe Hart
-
Football1h ago
Liverpool 2-0 Wolves: Klopp’s farewell sees stars of the future shine
-
Football1h ago
Jurgen Klopp’s sensational mosaic revealed at Anfield – 24,000 fans involved!
-
Football1h ago
Manchester City close the Premier League season with a bang; Jurgen Klopp says goodbye at Liverpool
-
Football1h ago
Pep Guardiola hints at Manchester City exit after 2024-25 season: 'I am closer to leaving than staying'
-
Football2h ago
North Curve Celtic confirm exciting pre-match plans before the Scottish Cup final
-
Football5h ago
tl.Jadon Sancho rocks the field with colorful new Nike shoes bearing the mark of his hometown in Southeast London!.