Bayern Baffled by Controversial Refereeing in CL Semi

First, the ball struck already-booked Nuno Mendes' hand near the halfway line, but no second yellow was issued. Later, Vitinha's clearance hit teammate Joao Neves' hand in the penalty area, sparking loud protests for a penalty that VAR declined to award. sport-newz.biz

Bayern players and fans are incensed by the lack of punishment, feeling the calls went against them. While the referee's decision on the second incident is technically valid under specific handball criteria, the Bavarians believe the overall interpretation was unfair.