In the second leg of the Champions League 1 8 finals, Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Leipzig, but the referee's decision became the focus of controversy in the game. Although Real Madrid eliminated their opponents 2-1 on aggregate to reach the last eight of the Champions League for the fourth consecutive year, Leipzig players and fans were unhappy and angry at the referee's decision.
In the game, Leipzig performed well and mastered more chances but failed to convert the advantage into goals. However, the team's dissatisfaction with the referee's multiple decisions has focused on a number of controversial decisions.
Among them, Vinicius's behavior has become one of the points of controversy. He used improper action in the match, but neither the referee nor the VAR penalized him. In addition, several other fouls in scrambles have also sparked Leipzig's displeasure, who believe they may have been awarded penalties.
After the game, at least three Leipzig players rushed to the referee to express their displeasure with the decision. The team's coaching staff and players were disappointed with the referee's decisions and felt that they affected the outcome of the game.
Although Real Madrid eventually achieved a result of qualification, their performance was not satisfactory. Speaking after the game, coach Carlo Ancelotti also admitted that the team's performance was not good and that they need to improve in the upcoming games.
Real Madrid 1-1 Leipzig