The recent encounter was marked by controversy, despite being filled with entertainment. One instance that sparked controversy was the decision not to award a penalty to the Bavarian team, when Gunners defender Gabriel handled the ball in his own penalty area after goalkeeper David Raya passed it to him.
This incident occurred after the referee had signaled for a goal-kick. This decision led to frustration from the former Chelsea manager, who criticized referee Glenn Nyberg after the match.
The manager expressed disappointment over several perceived unfair decisions and specifically cited the failure to award a penalty. He highlighted the confusion surrounding the explanation given by the referee on the field, which contributed to the team’s frustration.
The manager emphasized the impact of such calls and expressed dismay at the explanation provided, pointing out its implications for judgment on handball incidents.