The right call? Referee ignores Mbappé incident and waves away penalty claims
In the clash between Real Madrid and Marseille on Tuesday, September 16, yet another debatable episode unfolded.
Details: Kylian Mbappé was looking to create space inside the opposition box when a Marseille defender challenged him aggressively and cleared the ball. The referee judged there was no foul worthy of a penalty.
Incidentally, at the end of the first half another controversial scene occurred, this time at the other end. Geoffrey Kondogbia broke into the area and unleashed a shot, but it was blocked by Éder Militão. However, the Brazilian did so with his arm stretched forward.
Reminder: An unusual incident occurred during the Champions League group stage match between Tottenham and Villarreal, when the Spanish side’s goalkeeper scored a bizarre own goal.
Miguel Solomons
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