🤔 Bayern bonus again? Ex-referee Gräfe really lets rip! | OneFootball

FC Bayern is in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals after a 2-0 victory against RB Leipzig. After a relatively balanced game for a long time, Bayern seized the opportunity just over an hour in and extinguished Leipzig's hopes with a double strike from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz. 

However, discussions are expected to follow this match. Bayern had a bit of referee luck twice in the first half. Even former Bundesliga referee Manuel Gräfe immediately commented via 'X'. 

In the 27th minute, Antonio Nusa was clearly fouled by Josip Stanisic just a few centimeters from Bayern's penalty area. Although the footage shows that the foul occurred at the edge of the box, Daniel Siebert could have at least awarded a free kick and perhaps even a yellow card for Stanisic. Gräfe even called for a penalty. 

In the 38th minute, RB's frustration grew, not without reason. Aleksandar Pavlovic hit Leipzig's Yan Diomande above the ankle with a stretched leg. Yet, instead of issuing a card, the referee allowed the game to continue. 

For Gräfe, the matter is clear. After many fans online were already up in arms during the first half, it remains to be seen how Siebert will evaluate the situations in hindsight. 

Now it's your turn: Did Bayern just get lucky here, or are the decisions justifiable? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments!

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