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FC·May 7, 2026 07:04 AM ET

Kompany Questions Officiating Again After Bayern's UCL Exit

Bayern boss disputes red card and penalty calls.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 71 min read
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What happened: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany openly questioned the officiating following his side's Champions League exit, asking why a red card was not issued and why his team conceded a penalty in Paris but did not receive one in the return leg. Kompany said he understood the rules but argued the offending hand was above the player's head, and that 'it felt like there was a hand that tilted it to the wrong side for us.'

Why it matters: The remarks extend Kompany's running complaint about the refereeing decisions in Bayern's UCL exit and add pressure on UEFA's officiating standards heading into the final stages of the competition. For Bayern, the elimination ends their European campaign and reframes the offseason around squad recalibration rather than a continental trophy push.

What to watch: Watch for any UEFA response to Kompany's comments and whether disciplinary review follows. Bayern's domestic finish and offseason planning now move to the front of the agenda.

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