Real Madrid secured their place in another Champions League final with a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the second leg of their semi-final tie, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Joselu Mati’s late double proved crucial, but the match was overshadowed by controversy when Matthijs de Ligt’s goal was disallowed due to an offside call against Noussair Mazraoui in the buildup.
Bayern’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, expressed his anger at the decision, labeling it a “complete disaster.” He criticized the referee team for not halting play despite the clear offside, blaming both the linesman and the referee for their mistakes.
In a subsequent interview, Tuchel suggested that external factors, such as pressure from the Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu, may have influenced the referees’ decisions. He hinted that the stadium atmosphere played a role in the match officiating.
The fallout from the controversial decision is expected to linger, but Real Madrid remains focused on the upcoming Champions League final, which is less than four weeks away. Despite the controversy, they are determined to concentrate on the final and pursue another European title.
