“They had a decision at the end which sometimes go your way but we also had a clear penalty which would have been really strange when the keeper passed it to Gabriel and he picked the ball up in his box”.-Harry Kane and Eric Dier Anger as Bayern denied the ‘stonewall’ penalty

During the second half of the Champions League quarter-final in north London, an Arsenal defender intercepted a short pass from David Raya after the referee had signaled to restart the match.

At that moment, Bayern was ahead due to goals from Serge Gnabry and Kane’s penalty. Thomas Tuchel, Bayern’s coach, criticized the referee, Glenn Nyberg, for dismissing their penalty appeals, labeling it a “huge mistake” and questioning Nyberg’s courage in the face of the visitors’ protests.

Tuchel alleged that Nyberg had justified not awarding a spot-kick by referring to it as a “kid’s mistake” inappropriate for such a critical stage in the Champions League.

Arsenal believed they were also denied a penalty in stoppage time when Bukayo Saka collided with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

Kane expressed frustration over the referee’s decision, insisting that the Arsenal defender handling the ball in the box should have resulted in a clear penalty.

Dier, echoing Kane’s sentiment, found the situation bizarre and believed Bayern deserved another penalty.

Despite Leandro Trossard salvaging a draw for Arsenal with his equalizer, Dier highlighted Bayern’s confidence for the second leg and hoped to emulate Tottenham’s 2019 Champions League run.

Dier emphasized the importance of maintaining a winning mentality, drawing from Bayern’s rich Champions League history and experienced players. He stressed the need for consistency in performance, both in the Bundesliga and the upcoming second leg.

Kane, despite facing criticism from Arsenal fans, celebrated becoming the top-scoring visiting player at the Emirates with six goals, attributing his success to research on the goalkeeper.

He acknowledged the respect he receives from Arsenal supporters and his love for the game, but denied any desire to return to the Premier League, expressing his satisfaction with his new challenge in Germany.

Kane reiterated his contentment with his career move, appreciating the fresh stimulus and challenges it has brought, including new environments, stadiums, and teams.