Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka was at the center of controversy in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich. In the dying moments of the game, with the score at 2-2, Saka went down in the box after colliding with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Referee Glenn Nyberg waved away Arsenal’s penalty claims, sparking fury from the Gunners.

After the final whistle, Saka confronted the referee, pointing to his leg that made contact with Neuer. Gunners assistant boss Albert Stuivenberg intervened, pushing Saka away as the winger waved his arms in frustration. Commentators and pundits were divided, with some believing it was a clear penalty, while others disagreed.

The controversy continued as Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea’s manager, was also left fuming after his side were denied a penalty against Arsenal. Tuchel criticized the referee’s explanation, calling it a “horrible” decision against Chelsea. The incidents left fans split, with strong opinions on both sides.

Bukayo Saka

This season he played in total 8 times for 635 minutes for Champions League.

Bukayo Saka  scored 4 goals for Arsenal. He procured 4 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Champions League. In the last match Arsenal drew 2-2 against FC Bayern München. The next match in Champions League will be against Aston Villa.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal is currently 1st in the Champions League with 13 points.

In the last 8 games, it has won 4 times, drawn twice, and lost twice. In its last match, Arsenal drawn 2-2 against FC Bayern München.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 4.​