Bayern blasts refereeing in Champions League semi-final: “A shame” | Champions League

The main complaint from members of the Bayern Munich coaching staff was directed at a move that took place in the final minutes of the match, when Real were already winning the match. In the 57th minute, De Ligt sent a shot into the back of Lunin’s net, but the referee blew the whistle before the ball crossed the line. As the play was stopped before completion, the VAR did not review the move.

— We know the rules and it is obvious that, if it is not a clear offside, the game must continue, (the referees) must let it play. It was a shame. Joselu’s goal is almost an offside, something very adjusted, they let it go. Not with us. Incredible — he spoke about Ligt after the match, in an interview with the beIN Sports channel.

“The flag asked me for forgiveness, he told me he made a mistake,” said the Dutch defender.

Thomas Müller endorsed the claim.

“I haven’t seen a line drawn yet. But of course it’s an incredible mistake,” said the experienced German.

— The referee and the refereeing team are excellent, but that doesn’t help us if there really wasn’t an offside. Often, defenders have to run back even when there is a clear offside. In this situation, raising the flag in such an important game would be wonderful, but he can’t whistle immediately when (the shot) is so adjusted — said Thomas Müller, after the match.

Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel was emphatic in his complaint. The Munich team commander was asked how he felt after the match and spared no words when talking about the performance of the referee team in the match.

Referees have their responsibility. An absolute disaster.

— Thomas Tuchel, Bayern coach

— On Joselu’s second goal, they let the play continue. The rule is clear and says that the play must continue. The first error was made by the assistant and the second by the field referee. The referee may or may not blow the whistle and decides to blow the whistle. It goes against any recommendation. We accept it, things are like that, but it wouldn’t happen the other way around — said the coach.

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund play the Champions League final on June 1st, at Wembley, London. Real reaches its 18th decision of the tournament and is looking for its 15th title. Dortmund are in their third final and are trying for two.