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What happened: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany publicly questioned the officiating following his side's Champions League exit, asking why a key incident was not deemed a red card. He also contrasted the decision with a penalty Bayern conceded in the first leg in Paris, saying the hand in the disputed incident was above the opponent's head.

Why it matters: The complaint adds to a growing pattern of Kompany pushing back on referee decisions after the PSG tie, framing the exit as influenced by inconsistent calls across the two legs. With Bayern out of Europe, the post-mortem now centers on officiating rather than tactics, which could shape UEFA's response and Bayern's tone heading into next season.

What to watch: Watch for any UEFA response to Kompany's comments and whether Bayern formally escalate the complaint. Attention shifts to Bayern's domestic finish and squad planning for the 2026-27 campaign.

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