Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in an extremely close UEFA Europa League clash. The battle was marked by controversy, especially at the 12-yard spot, which sparked heated discussions twice. In extra time, Bukayo Shaka had a good one-two but fell to the ground after colliding with Bayern goalkeeper Newa, the referee failed to award a penalty and Shaka became agitated. In the second half, a rare scene, Arsenal center back Gabriele Magathis suspected handball, Bayern players have complained, but the referee refused to call the penalty for "excessive" reasons.
Towards the end of the game, Shaka again broke through the Bayern defense and formed a one-two. Newa faced two people, referee Nibeji ruled no foul, the game then ended. After the game, Shaka was in hot pursuit of the referee's theory, and the assistant coach had to pull him away. Opinions on the 12-yard penalty were divided, and British TV presenters had their own opinions. Rio Ferdinand and Keown argued for a 12-yard penalty, while Shargavis and McGhurst argued that it was not a foul.
In addition, a scene that took place in the 66th minute of the match was equally controversial. Arsenal were preparing to take a corner kick after the referee blew the whistle and David Laye played a pass for Gaber Magahis, but Magahis started the attack without authorization. The Bayern players argued that David Laye's pass signaled the start of the game and therefore Magahis' handball should have been penalized 12 yards. Coach Ducao said after the game, "The referee was wrong not to call a 12-yarder. I know the situation was confusing, but the defense touched the ball with their hands after the referee blew the whistle. Our best referee explained it to the player, but the 'schoolboy' made the mistake anyway, so there will be no such call in the UEFA 8!"
