Bayer 04 Leverkusen almost secured a very good position for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 in London.
However, in the end, the team played to a 1-1 draw against the Gunners despite holding a long lead. Kai Havertz scored against his former club from the penalty spot after 88 minutes. The penalty decision, however, raises questions.
After Malik Tillman made minimal contact with Arsenal's Madueke in the penalty area, the Englishman went down very theatrically. A dive? Unfortunately not. Referee Halil Umut Meler blew the whistle and pointed to the spot.
Even a subsequent discussion with the VAR did not change his decision. The questions that remain at the end:
Why didn't the referee review the supposed foul on the screen, and is the slight contact really enough to warrant a penalty?
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