Fair referee decision? The official awarded a penalty for Davies’ handball despite rebound off his body

The end of the first half in the semifinal clash between PSG and Bayern Munich was overshadowed by a highly controversial refereeing decision—one that could prove pivotal for the entire tie.

Details: In first-half stoppage time, the ball struck Bayern defender Alphonso Davies’ arm inside his own penalty area. Initially, the referee did not point to the spot, but after consulting VAR, he reversed his decision and awarded a penalty.

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The decision sparked outrage among Bayern players. The ball had ricocheted off Davies’ own body before striking his arm—a situation that is typically not ruled as a handball offense.

Ousmane Dembélé stepped up to the spot. The Parisian winger showed nerves of steel, converting the penalty and firing his team ahead in this tense showdown.

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