Thomas Tuchel revealed what the referee had told him after the game. Arsenal should have received a second penalty when the referee “admitted” that he had witnessed a clear handball in the box against Bayern Munich. Manager Thomas Tuchel was left perplexed after claiming that whistleblower Glenn Nyberg had admitted to seeing the odd event.

Bukayo Saka was brought down by Manuel Neuer

The Arsenal star fell to the floor but no penalty was given

After the game, Saka confronted the referee angrilyCredit: TNT SPORTS

He had to be pushed away by Arsenal’s assistant coachCredit: TNT SPORTS

Saka connected with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s extended leg in the box with the score at 2-2. The winger went down right away, but to Arsenal’s infuriation, referee Glenn Nyberg rejected the penalty call because he obviously thought Saka had made the initial contact.

When the referee sounded the final whistle, Saka stood back up and faced the official. Running up to the Swedish official, the winger lodged a complaint, pointing to his leg that had come into touch with Neuer.Saka was swiftly pulled away by Gunners assistant boss Albert Stuivenberg, who then frustratedly waved his arms.

Commentator Ally McCoist of TNT Sports stated: “He truly believes it’s a penalty. Though I believe there was a moment when he briefly threw his right leg into him, I still felt he arrived first.” Rio Ferdinand vehemently objected, saying, “That is a penalty.” It’s unbelievable to me. I’m at the stadium, my hands on my head as I look around in s/h/o//ck.

How come that wasn’t provided?” The analyst went on to say that he thought the referee ought to have been asked to visit the VAR monitor so he could confirm his own judgment.”If you had ten top referees here tonight, nine of them would have given it,” yelled Martin Keown.

The only referee who wouldn’t give it would be this one. It is really concerning to me.” Twitter rage from Piers Morgan, a Sun columnist and Arsenal supporter: “That’s a penalty.” Finish.”Ian Wright, a Gunners legend, tweeted that he believed the referee had made the correct decision: “Not a pen for me.” Munich has work to be done.”

Following the game, Harry Kane expressed his opinions, saying: “It’s 50/50.” It’s a penalty, and I would have called it if he was on my team. After the game, Mikel Arteta stated unequivocally that VAR had examined the play and determined it was not a spot-kick.

Regarding the controversy, fans were divided; one commented, “It’s a disgrace.”  Someone another said: “I don’t care if Saka leaves his leg a bit you can literally see Neuer’s leg lunge.” Others expressed a different opinion, stating things like “Saka is sticking his leg out and this is 100% not a penalty,” and “Neuer had no intention of tripping.” The reaction was: “All things considered, Saka should probably have kicked the ball into the net instead of deciding to kick Neuer in the shins.”

After his team was denied a penalty in the 67th minute, Thomas Tuchel was also incensed at the referee. After David Raya took a goal-kick, Gabriel picked up the ball, as if the whistle had not gone, but the game was still in progress.  Tuchel commented on the handball, saying, “The referee made a huge mistake.” It was a weird scenario, I know. They drop the ball, he blows a whistle, and the defender scoops it up with his hands. “The pitch’s explanation is what really enrages us.  He assured our teammates that it was a “child’s error” and that they wouldn’t receive a penalty in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. It’s an absolutely appalling explanation. “Kid’s mistake, adult’s mistake, whatever – we feel angry because it was a huge decision against us.”  Following his viewing of the replay of the situation Tuchel had described, Ferdinand went on, “It’s a pen.” How could that not be granted, oh my god? I firmly believed that the Saka one was… I’m even more in favor of this—it’s amazing.

“How can he blow the whistle like that and not give it?”

Gabriel touched the ball with his hand while it was in play.