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FC·May 7, 2026 07:29 AM ET

Kompany Questions Officiating in Bayern's UCL Exit to PSG

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 after his side's Champions League exit at the hands of PSG. He pressed referees on why a handball above the head did not warrant a red card and asked why Bayern conceded a penalty in Paris but did not receive one in the return leg. Kompany said he understood the rules but felt the decisions tilted the tie against his team.

Why it matters: The comments cap a bruising European campaign for Bayern and add fresh pressure on UEFA's officiating standards in the knockout rounds. Public criticism from a head coach often invites a disciplinary review and shapes how supporters and pundits frame the elimination. It also continues Kompany's running dispute with the refereeing in Bayern's UCL exit as he pivots focus toward next season.

What to watch: Watch for any UEFA response to Kompany's remarks and whether Bayern lodge a formal complaint. Attention now turns to Bundesliga run-in form and Bayern's summer planning.

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