Bayern Munich's head coach, Thomas Tuchel, expressed significant frustration following a Champions League quarter-final match against Arsenal, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Tuchel criticized the match referee, Glenn Nyberg, for not awarding Bayern Munich a penalty for a handball incident involving Arsenal's defender, Gabriel. Tuchel highlighted that the referee acknowledged seeing the incident but dismissed it as a 'kid's mistake,' thus deciding not to award a penalty. Furthermore, Tuchel mentioned that the referee admitted to making a 'huge mistake' and provided a 'horrible explanation' for his decision. This decision has sparked a debate about the consistency of officiating, especially in crucial matches like the Champions League quarter-finals. Tuchel's comments post-match reflect his and the team's dissatisfaction with the officiating, emphasizing that such decisions could have significant implications on the outcome of important games.
This moment left Thomas Tuchel seething post-match, describing it as a "huge mistake" by the referee for not awarding a spotkick to Bayern Munich. Were Arsenal fortunate to avoid a penalty for this? 🤔 https://t.co/rAvUNjLjxD
"It was a stonewall penalty ... the rules are the rules." Kane and Dier anger as Bayern are denied spot kick as Bayern held by Arsenal in #UCL draw ✍️ @Dan_KP https://t.co/VkspGBYbV0
“The [referee] did a huge mistake in not giving a handball.” Thomas Tuchel said the referee should have given a penalty against Arsenal after Gabriel appeared to handle the ball in the box 👀 https://t.co/enBA4gDX27
The Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel raged against a “horrible, horrible” decision to deny his team a bizarre penalty against Arsenal, which was not awarded because the referee deemed it to be a “kid’s mistake” Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/oNoubiEQyG
👀 Thomas Tuchel was furious with the decision not to award Bayern a penalty at the Emirates https://t.co/vpJ8WnwVtx
Thomas Tuchel was left angry at the decision not to award Bayern Munich a penalty against Arsenal with referee Glenn Nyberg apparently waving away the incident as a “kid’s mistake”. #ARSFCB | #UCL 🔗 https://t.co/DoSvSxvQ8z https://t.co/bf3AgazLiP
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel rages at referee for 'kid's mistake' confession after thrilling Arsenal draw https://t.co/9XZdeKrkfw
"This is a horrible, horrible explanation." Thomas Tuchel felt the referee made a huge mistake by not giving Bayern Munich a penalty against Arsenal 😤 https://t.co/lClws2cpUG
🎙️ Thomas Tuchel: “The referee made a huge mistake, there was a penalty for handball”. “I know it was a crazy situation. They put the ball down, he whistles and the defender takes the ball with his hands”. “What makes us really angry is the explanation on the pitch. He told… https://t.co/y4aR8QeFFD
Tuchel voices anger at Swedish referee after failing to give a penalty for a “kid’s mistake” during Arsenal 2-2 Bayern. Story: https://t.co/LGgh7phy6M
🗣️ "Referee made a huge mistake!" 😤 Thomas Tuchel can't believe Bayern Munich weren't awarded another penalty in Champions League clash with Arsenal #fcbayern | #ucl https://t.co/V6U3ysvVOO
👀 Thomas Tuchel says the referee admitted Bayern should’ve had a penalty at the Emirates 🎥 TNT https://t.co/lYq1K7Wbez
"He admitted on the pitch that he saw the situation and that a quarter-final is not enough for him to give a penalty for a kid’s mistake." Thomas Tuchel fumes Bayern Munich denied penalty after 'crazy' Arsenal situation https://t.co/ZUAoBI89c9
🚨 Tuchel: “The referee made a huge mistake, there was a penalty for handball”. “I know it was a crazy situation. They put the ball down, he whistles and the defender takes the ball with his hands”. “What makes us really angry is the explanation on the pitch. He told our… https://t.co/7b3vubiZKm
According to Thomas Tuchel, the referee admitted he 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 awarded Bayern Munich a penalty for this incident with Gabriel 👀 🎙 @julesbreach https://t.co/nR2ENVASm2
Tuchel: "I felt a lot of little decisions go against us... and a huge mistake in not giving us a penalty. "What makes us really angry is the explanation on the pitch. He said it's a kid's mistake and isn't giving a penalty for that. That means he's judging handballs."
Thomas Tuchel had a few words to say ahead of Bayern Munich's fixture vs Arsenal in the Champions League Quarter-Final 😲 https://t.co/l1Oy4XnyJ6
"It's a very important match for the whole club..." Will Thomas Tuchel's future be decided after tonight's result between Arsenal and Bayern? 👀 https://t.co/F0UT0l8whO
🗣️ "At the moment they're the best team in the Premier League." 👏 Thomas Tuchel knows Bayern Munich will face a tough test against Arsenal #arsbay | #ucl https://t.co/XKKE9u9G7G