In a thrilling UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg clash, Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich, advancing 4-3 on aggregate. However, the match was not without controversy, as defender Matthijs de Ligt, in a report by Fabrizio Romano, revealed post-match that the Linesman admitted to making a mistake regarding an offside call.
De Ligt recounted the Linesman’s apology, stating, “The Linesman told me sorry, I made a mistake.” The incident left the Real Madrid camp frustrated, as they believed the offside call was incorrect and potentially influenced the outcome of the game.
Expressing his dismay, De Ligt emphasized the importance of adhering to the rules, stating, “If the offside call is not clear, you have to play on! This is the rule! I find it a little bit of a disgrace.” He pointed out that similar borderline offside calls had been allowed to play on in previous instances, questioning why the same leniency was not applied to their team.
Despite the contentious decision, Real Madrid emerged victorious, booking their spot in the UEFA Champions League final. However, the offside controversy is likely to spark debate and scrutiny in the aftermath of the match.
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