Were Bayern Munich ROBBED against Arsenal? Thomas Tuchel LIVID with ref over BIZARRE handball

Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw in first leg of semifinal away against Arsenal in first leg of UEFA Champions League quarterfinal at Emriates Stadium in rth London.

draw was a fair result considering match was played on an even footing but Bayern Munich players and manr Thomas Tuchel were left livid with referee after a controversial decision where German side were t awarded a penalty for a blatant handball.

moment came when Bayern Munich were leading 2-1 after Harry Kane gave m lead through spot on his return to rth London. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya after placed ball on spot and passed his goal kick to teammate Gabriel. Gabriel in a brain-fade moment handled ball and retook goal kick.

Bayern Munich have a right to be livid as when Raya kicks ball, game has already restarted and Gabriel handling it is a very clear Handball and Bayern should have had a second penalty.

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Thomas Tuchel Livid with Ref for ‘Kid’s’ explanation

Bayern Munich players and manr Thomas Tuchel were understandably livid with decision to t award German side with a penalty. In his post match conference Thomas Tuchel expressed his anger t just at decision but at explanation given by referee.

Tuchel post match remarks said, “What makes us really angry is explanation on pitch. He told our players it was a 'kid's mistake' and he won't give a penalty for that in a Champions League quarterfinal”.

Tuchel remarked that explanation given by referee was ‘horrible’ and furr lambasted ref because it was a pivotal point in tie. 

“Kid's mistake, adult's mistake, whatever - we feel angry because it was a huge decision against us” - Bayern Munich Manr Thomas Tuchel

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Fans agree with Thomas Tuchel as y call it a “Robbery”

ref’s controversial decision to t penalise Arsenal and giving m a pass in a massive st of Champions League quarterfinal has left many fans baffled. Many have come out in support and called it a daylight robbery. Here’s what fans had to say on Social Media on decision.