Matthijs de Ligt did not hold back when asked about the controversial offside call during Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich.
On Wednesday night, Carlo Ancelotti's men produced a stunning late comeback to seal their place in the Champions League final at the expense of Bayern.
Substitute Joselu scored in the 88th and 91st minute to cancel out Alphonso Davies' stunner for the Bavarian club.
Towards the end of stoppage time, De Ligt had the ball in the Madrid net but the linesman had already raised his flag, meaning VAR was not able to get involved.
Replays showed that the decision was closer than first thought and the Bayern players could have been onside on closer inspection.
Speaking after the match, De Ligt did not hold back.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, who wrote on social media: “Matthijs de Ligt: “I don't want to say that Real Madrid always has the referees with them but that made the difference today.
“Real, when you think they are dead, have a last breath… that is why they have 14 Champions Leagues”, told Movistar.”
De Ligt then told beIN Sport: “The linesman told me: sorry, I made a mistake. It's been a shame."
showkeyd
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come and explain to me what kimmich and De ligt did to you to deserve the humiliation you put them in !
Tinho237
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Bayern got away with one against Arsenal. They also resorted to time-wasting antics and sold fouls to the refs against a less experienced Arsenal that kept biting the bait. Now, the tables are turned and someone who's better at 'game management' is in the driving seat. Y'all drink some water and stop the noise. Real Madrid has qualified for the UCL finals. Your noise won't change a thing here.
Stevelonaire
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Don't worry, Barcelona is negotiating for a rematch for Bayern Munich ☺️
hidblmopt
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another day light robbery for Real Madreferee
showkeyd
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Alfonso Davies Way of playing was to convince Perez to bring him to Bernabeu
Ămär Khåñ
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It is really an onside without being biased
Botbciklr
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De ligt is crazy..the referee blow the whistle long before the ball goes into the net! that's a poor excuse boy
Peaceking1234
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Its funny how Vadrid rob and win games then their fans later bluff like it's magic but ROBBERY🤑 , funny Vadrid fans🤡🤭
Jody247
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Played 15 minutes of added time instead of 9, kicked a ball into an empty net even when everyone heard the whistle blown yet some idiots think the referee cheated Bayern.
Jamadinors
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You cannot continue to play when th referee’s whistle has been blown. It is immaterial that the linesman raised his flag in error. Once the whistle is blown , play should stop. By going ahead to continue the attack when the referee has blown his whistle is tantamount to disrespect and should attract a caution to Deligt. If the whistle has not been blown, Real Madrid defenders would not have allowed Deligt to even touch the ball. He could not have been allowed to score the goal he was claiming.
IshmaelChimombo
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we're Real Madrid I will pay double we want to win Finals 🏆
Liubcinstz
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Played 15 minutes of added time instead of 9, kicked a ball into an empty net even when everyone heard the whistle blown yet some idiots think the referee cheated Bayern.
The game should have been over since 9 minutes added time but the referee kept it on for what? I don’t care how the equation of the game, Madrid would have still qualified.