FC Barcelona’s controversial action annoys Bayern Munich

This morning, the Spanish press is in joy. After six consecutive victories for Bayern Munich against FC Barcelona, ​​the Blaugranas finally put an end to this dark streak by winning in style. Winners 4 goals to 1, Hansi Flick’s men proved that Barça was back on center stage in the Champions League. So the press headlines are logically flattering for the Catalans. « Récital, the Blaugrana Oktoberfest » (Mundo Deportivo), « That Clásico we await! » (Brand), “The stage of euphoria is declared. Barça finally beats its black beast » (Sport).

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On the Bavarian side, coach Vincent Kompany bowed to Spanish superiority. “Why did we lose?” There is no excuse for today’s defeat. I would like to congratulate FC Barcelona on this victory. We lost, it was a clear defeat. We will stick together and learn from this defeat. The first goal was very bitter. For half an hour of the first half I felt like we could win, then the game changed with the second and third goals. The correct analysis of this match will come calmly so that we can learn from it. »

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Did Fermin Lopez make a mistake?

However, we did not have to wait long before seeing the Germans point the finger at the action in the 36th minute which led to the 2-1 goal for Barça. A contentious action since the Bavarians criticize the referee for not having sanctioned Fermin Lopez’s push behind Kim Min-jae’s back. “I don’t want to blame the referee, but receiving such a boost is already decisive for this duel”declared sports director Max Eberl in the mixed zone, imitated a few moments later by Joshua Kimmich at the microphone of DAZN.

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“We see that the arm is there. The problem is that when you jump, you don’t have as much tension and then it only takes a little push and you don’t catch the ball very well. If he whistles this during the match, he will not be able to take it back. For me, it’s more of an anti-gambling act. I know it doesn’t look like much in the pictures, but anyone who plays football knows that if you get up there and get lightly hit from behind, it has an impact. » In the meantime, the observation is there: Bayern Munich have only taken three points in three matches and are in 23rd place in the standings before hosting Benfica on November 6.