Bayern Munich under fire for not protecting PK spot vs. Wolfsburg

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Bayern Munich faced criticism after Harry Kane missed a penalty against VfL Wolfsburg, with commentators noting a lack of protection for the penalty spot. The incident sparked debate over sportsmanship and tactics in the Bundesliga match.

Key points

Harry Kane missed a penalty against VfL Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg defender disturbed the penalty spot area.
Commentators criticized Bayern Munich for lack of protection.

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WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MAY 09: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen looks on following the team's victory in the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern München at Volkswagen Arena on May 09, 2026 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images The next time Bayern Munich is awarded a penalty, the squad might have to circle the wagons. After VfL Wolfsburg defender Jeanuël Belocian tore up the area near the spot, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane missed his attempt, which set off a storm of controversy. The most recent voices to chime in were Stefan Effenberg and Friedhelm Funkel (as captured by Tz). “Normally, you always have one or two players there to protect the penalty spot. Or the player taking the penalty himself checks and verifies everything again,” Effenberg said during an appearance on Sport1-Doppelpass. “Of course, we don’t want that, but I also have a little understanding for it. Everything is at stake for Wolfsburg. I wouldn’t say it was grossly unsportsmanlike; it was unsportsmanlike, but oh well…serves him right.” Funkel agreed. “I think it’s clever,” said Funkel. “Of course, with a touch of unsportsmanlike conduct, no question about it. But I remember doing something similar myself in the past.” Maybe next time it would just be easier for Bayern Munich to get into a Roman battle formation and protect the spot? *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

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Why did Bayern Munich's Harry Kane miss the penalty against Wolfsburg?

Harry Kane missed the penalty due to the area near the spot being disturbed by Wolfsburg defender Jeanuël Belocian.

What did commentators say about Bayern Munich's penalty situation?

Commentators Stefan Effenberg and Friedhelm Funkel criticized Bayern Munich for not having players protect the penalty spot during Kane's attempt.

How did Wolfsburg's actions during the penalty kick impact the match?

Wolfsburg's actions were deemed unsportsmanlike by some commentators, which added to the controversy surrounding the missed penalty.

Bayern Munich under fire for not protecting PK spot vs. Wolfsburg

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