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Champions League Awards: Kvaradona kills Bayern dream
TL;DR
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League final, while Bayern Munich's hopes were dashed in the semi-finals. The match lacked the excitement of their previous encounter but was still dramatic for Bayern.
Key points
- Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain reached the Champions League final
- Bayern Munich was eliminated in the semi-finals
- The rematch lacked the chaos of their previous nine-goal match
- Kvaradona's performance impacted Bayern's chances
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Champions League Awards: Kvaradona kills Bayern dream
Our Champions League Awards honour the best – and – worst of the semi-final second legs, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the final.
Moment of the Week
The rematch between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain did not quite have the chaos of their nine-goal epic last week, but the Germans will no doubt feel they fell on the wrong side of the drama.
Make no mistake, PSG deserved to progress at the Allianz Arena, but how the game could have been different if decisions had gone Bayern’s way. First, Nuno Mendes avoided a second booking for a clear handball, with the play brought back to penalise Bayern for a handball of their own in the build-up. The evidence of whether the ball did strike Konrad Laimer was inconclusive. Then, with the tie still in the balance, an even more dramatic moment.
The referee waved away Bayern protests after Vitinha blasted the ball against teammate Joao Neves. The ball hit Neves, arm outstretched, on the forearm in the penalty box.
Despite fierce protests from Bayern, the officials waved play on, the correct decision according to the current interpretation of the law, apparently. If a handball occurs after the ball is kicked by one of the player’s team-mates then there is an exemption, another mind-boggling complication to a rule that has become increasingly less and less black and white.
Q&A
How did Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain reach the Champions League final?
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the final after winning their respective semi-final matches.
What happened in the Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain rematch?
The rematch saw Bayern Munich eliminated from the Champions League, feeling they were on the wrong side of the drama despite a less chaotic match.
What were the key moments in the Champions League semi-finals?
The semi-finals featured significant performances from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, which ultimately led to their advancement to the final.
Why is Kvaradona significant in the context of the Champions League?
Kvaradona's performance was pivotal in eliminating Bayern Munich, contributing to the narrative of the Champions League Awards.