Bayern Vs Real Madrid 2017 Controversy

5 Controversial Decisions That Changed the Game

Real Madrid's Controversial Win Over Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich suffered a heartbreaking loss to Real Madrid in the 2016-17 Champions League quarter-final. The match was marred by several controversial decisions that ultimately swung the game in Madrid's favor.

Here are five of the most controversial decisions that changed the game:

1. Arturo Vidal's red card: Vidal was sent off in the 84th minute for a second yellow card offense. The first yellow card was for a foul on Casemiro, while the second was for a challenge on Sergio Ramos. Many felt that the second yellow card was harsh, and that Vidal should have been allowed to stay on the pitch.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty: Ronaldo scored the opening goal of the match from the penalty spot. The penalty was awarded after Vidal was adjudged to have fouled Ronaldo in the box. However, replays showed that Vidal did not make contact with Ronaldo, and that the penalty was therefore wrongly awarded.
3. Sergio Ramos' goal: Ramos scored Real Madrid's second goal in the 73rd minute. The goal came from a corner kick, and Ramos was unmarked at the back post. However, replays showed that Ramos was offside when the corner was taken, and that the goal should have been disallowed.
4. Keylor Navas' save: In the 80th minute, Bayern Munich had a great chance to equalize when Robert Lewandowski found himself through on goal. However, Navas made a brilliant save to deny Lewandowski, and Real Madrid went on to win the match.
5. Bayern Munich's disallowed goal: In the 89th minute, Bayern Munich scored a goal through Javi Martinez. However, the goal was ruled out for offside, even though replays showed that Martinez was onside. This decision effectively ended Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the match.

These five controversial decisions all played a significant role in Real Madrid's victory over Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich fans will rightly feel aggrieved by these decisions, as they ultimately cost them a place in the Champions League semi-finals.

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