Was it a handball? A summary of the controversy involving Joao Neves in the match where Paris Saint-Germain drew with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg.
Following the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg, Bayern Munich hosted Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena, drawing 1-1. Over the two legs, PSG advanced to the final with a 6-5 aggregate score.
The match sparked debate among fans over an incident in the 32nd minute when Bayern Munich was trailing PSG 0-1. PSG's Vitinha kicked the ball, which struck the arm of teammate Joao Neves inside the penalty area. However, the referee did not award a penalty to Bayern Munich, leading to strong protests from the Bayern players, but to no avail.
IFAB's rules clarify this incident: "If the ball touches a player's hand or arm from a shot or header by a teammate, it is not considered a handball unless the player deliberately handles the ball or uses their arm to unnaturally enlarge their body."
As a result of this victory, Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League final to face Arsenal at Puskás Aréna in Hungary on Saturday, 30 May at 23:00 GMT+7.