Champions League: 4 times refereeing decisions went in Real Madrid's favour
Real Madrid are, without a shadow of a doubt, the most successful club in European football. They have won a total of 12 Champions League titles and are well on course to making it 13 this year.
However, one criticism that has been leveled at the side is that they somehow manage to get the rub of the green when it comes to contentious refereeing decisions.
Over the past few years, there have been numerous times that Real Madrid have benefitted from an incorrect decision, and here we look at 5 times refereeing decisions went in Real Madrid's favour in big Champions League matches:
#4 Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, 2017/18 UCL Semi-Final
Just like in the 2016/17 season, Bayern Munich found themselves chasing the game after succumbing to a 2-1 loss at home in the first leg. However, they got off to a flying start, Joshua Kimmich giving them a lead early. Madrid though equalized to leave the game precariously poised.
With the scores level at 1-1 and Bayern on the charge, Kimmich attempted to deliver a cross into the box only for it to be stopped in its path by Marcelo's hand. A clear handball and obvious penalty, but the referee did not spot it.
Marcelo, by his own admission, felt he got away with one. “It is what it is. It was difficult for the ref, because there were many players blocking his view, but if I came here to tell you that the ball didn't touch my hand, I'd be lying to you.”