Rhino: Agencies – German newspapers have launched a sharp attack on Polish referee Simon Marciniak, the referee of the Champions League semi-final match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich on Wednesday night, which the Merengues won by two goals to one, in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.
In the 104th minute, Bayern Munich defender Matthias de Licht scored a goal that was ruled offside, as the Polish referee blew his whistle before the Dutchman had even hit the ball.
SportBild commented: ‘At the moment De Licht shot, the referee blew his whistle, denying Bayern Munich the chance to equalize. What a scandal).
Der Spiegel wrote: ‘It’s a nightmare to wake up from’.
‘The Polish referee was controversial, and Manuel Neuer made a bizarre mistake to save Vinicius’ shot.
Kimmich was also criticised for his lack of form against the Brazilian’s runs.
The Bavarians drew 2-2 in the first leg to advance 4-3 on aggregate, setting up a Wembley final against Borussia Dortmund in early June.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, eliminated Paris Saint-Germain from the semi-finals with a 2-0 aggregate scoreline.