Leandro Trossard has given his honest reaction to Arsenal’s late penalty call in their thrilling UEFA Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.
Bukayo Saka was fouled by Manuel Neuer inside the penalty box in the dying seconds of the match, with the referee choosing to blow for full-time despite obvious claims that a penalty should have been awarded.
Despite pleas and replays showing that Saka was fouled in the box, the decision of no penalty was made, much to the anger of pundits and players after full-time.
Leandro Trossard gives honest reaction after late penalty decision
And speaking to TNT Sports, Trossard gave his honest reaction to Neuer’s foul on Saka, with the Belgian admitting that it looked like Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty against Bayern.
Given the stakes of the game, Arsenal not be handed a late spot-kick could have huge consequences in this Champions League tie, with the Gunners travelling to Munich next week for the second leg.
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Indeed, Arsenal potentially going out due to this decision will leave supporters fuming, and Trossard made his opinion on the decision very known come the end of the match.
Trossard said: “It looked like a penalty to me, it looked like clear contact. We’re not pleased but when you are 2-1 down at half-time you will take point at the end.”
Arsenal right to feel injustice against Bayern Munich tonight
Tonight was meant to be Arsenal’s night to make a statement all of Europe would hear, yet instead, the north London side were let down by the incompetence of officials yet again.
The final moments of the match should have seen Arsenal awarded a penalty and a chance to win the game after Saka was brought down by Neuer inside the 18-yard area.
And for many Arsenal fans and players, they will feel an injustice has been served tonight at the Emirates, with next week’s return leg in Bavaria one that could end in tears for the north London side.