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Match Awards from Bayern Munich’s heartbreaking 6-5 aggregate loss to PSG
TL;DR
Bayern Munich lost to PSG 6-5 on aggregate in a controversial UEFA Champions League semi-final. Key moments included questionable officiating and standout performances from players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Manuel Neuer.
Key points
- Bayern Munich lost 6-5 on aggregate to PSG
- Controversial officiating affected the match outcome
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was a standout performer for PSG
- Manuel Neuer made crucial saves for Bayern Munich
- Bayern could not utilize their home ground advantage
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Jersey Swap: João Pinheiro, Marco Di Bello, and VAR
Traditionally, a football game is played 11 versus 11. Luckily for PSG, they had a 12th man on the pitch, and a 13th in the VAR boot ensuring Bayern — once again — fell victim to the “handball rule” once again. In the 29th minute, Nuno Mendes escaped a red card after blocking a dangerous Bayern counter with his arm. Unfortunately for *Die Rekordmeister*, just seconds before Laimer’s dink struck Mendes’s arm, the Austrian was deemed to have handled the ball with his own arm — a debatable call dependent on camera angle. Moments later, a PSG clearance from within their own box clearly struck ’s outstretched arm. The result? No penalty — of course. The rest of the game was littered with mistakes — including ’s shameless body check on , which the 29-year-old winger earned a yellow card for — putting a wet blanket on the most anticipated game of the year. If you count last week’s controversial handball call on and tonight’s snub on Neves, one can’t help but think about what might have been. **Honourable mention**: **** The officiates stole the show, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is too good not to mention. The Georgian winger wreaked havoc on Bayern’s left flank. Kvaratskhelia’s pace and tricky dribbling was too much for Bayern to deal with, the first goal being the perfect example. A quick one-two with Fabián Ruiz, followed by an immense burst of pace put the PSG winger in prime position to pick out , who was lurking in the box. The scoresheet may say “Ousmane Dembélé”, but that goal was all Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. After ’s victory over , has emerged as a dark horse contender for the Ballon d’Or, but don’t be surprised if the Englishman, and every other contender for that matter, emerges empty-handed as “Kvaradona” runs away with football’s most coveted individual award.
Q&A
What were the key controversial moments in the Bayern Munich vs PSG match?
The match featured controversial officiating, including a missed penalty for Bayern after a handball by Nuno Mendes and a questionable call against Laimer.
Who were the standout players in the Bayern Munich vs PSG semi-final?
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a significant impact for PSG, while Manuel Neuer made crucial saves for Bayern Munich despite their loss.
What was the final score of the Bayern Munich vs PSG semi-final match?
The final score was 6-5 on aggregate in favor of Paris Saint-Germain.
How did Bayern Munich perform at home against PSG in the semi-final?
Bayern Munich failed to capitalize on their home advantage, ultimately losing the match and the tie to PSG.
