Arsenal and Bayern Munich shared points in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, but controversy broke out when Bukayo Saka was denied a penalty in the 90+6 minute.When the match score between Arsenal and Bayern Munich was 2-2, Saka collided with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the penalty area. The winger fell to the ground but referee Glenn Nyberg refused to call for a penalty, much to Arsenal’s anger.

After the match ended, Saka ran to the Swedish referee to complain, pointing to his foot that had made contact with Neuer. In fact, after using his left foot to push the ball, his right foot collided with Neuer’s outstretched foot.

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After the match, TNT Sports experts Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown expressed disbelief in the referee’s decision to refuse to award a penalty to Arsenal.

Former Arsenal defender Keown said: “Neuer was really moving towards that ball, he came out and took the challenge. For me it was a clear penalty.”

Ferdinand added incredulously: “How did that not come up? With VAR, with everything, I can’t believe it (the penalty) wasn’t taken.”

However, in the comments section, former player Ally McCoist said that Saka intentionally “threw his foot in”: “He definitely got there first, but there is one element to note, he threw his right foot in.” come in and come out”. Co-commentator Owen Hargreaves also agreed with McCoist’s views on the controversial incident.

The match ended 2-2 after Saka himself opened the scoring early, Serge Gnabry immediately responded and Harry Kane put Bayern ahead with a penalty. Finally, substitute Leandro Trossard equalized from a great tackle by Gabriel Jesus.