João Pinheiro in a tight spot at Bayern-PSG, ex-Benfica profits | OneFootball

On the night of May 6, European football learned the identity of the second finalist of this season’s Champions League, after PSG overcame Bayern Munich. However, the clash between the Parisians and the Bavarian side was marked by a moment involving João Pinheiro, in a play where João Neves, developed at Benfica, allegedly committed a penalty.

It all happened in the first half of the match, at a time when PSG were leading 1-0. In the 31st minute, under pressure from the Bavarians, Vitinha tried to clear the ball from the French side’s defensive area and ended up striking it against João Neves’ hand, with the former Benfica player still inside the Parisians’ penalty area.

The incident in question sent the Allianz Arena into a frenzy, demanding that a penalty be awarded. However, the noise did not only come from the stands, as Bayern Munich’s players quickly surrounded João Pinheiro, demanding that the Portuguese referee make a decision, but the official ultimately chose not to award the spot-kick.

It should be remembered that the AF Braga referee came under heavy fire for the rest of the match and, even at the end of the game, was the target of much criticism, from the players, Vincent Kompany and even Bayern Munich’s CEO. The moment ended up having a direct impact on the outcome of the tie.

It is worth noting that João Neves, like former Benfica striker Gonçalo Ramos, booked his place in the Champions League final, where they will have the opportunity to defend the title they won last season. Up next, the Paris side will face Arsenal, the English team where former Sporting player Viktor Gyökeres plays.

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