Explained: Why PSG survived penalty handball shout in Champions League semi-final clash with Bayern Munich as little-known rule comes into play

Controversial Handball Shout

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich were left fuming after a controversial handball shout was waved away during their Champions League semi-final against PSG. While the Bavarians felt aggrieved at the Allianz Arena, the decision to not award a penalty was rooted in a specific Law of the Game, as the referee’s call was backed by a technicality regarding team-mate deflections that ultimately saved the visitors.

Tension in the Allianz Arena

The tension of a Champions League semi-final reached boiling point in Munich as Vincent Kompany’s side found themselves on the wrong end of two massive officiating calls within the space of just a few minutes. Already facing an uphill battle following a thrilling 5-4 first-leg defeat in Paris, Bayern Munich’s task became even harder when Ousmane Dembele found the net after just 141 seconds to extend PSG's aggregate lead.

• PSG extended their aggregate lead with Ousmane Dembele's goal
• Bayern Munich felt aggrieved at the Allianz Arena

The decision to not award a penalty was rooted in a specific Law of the Game.

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