Referee expert settles the debate over whether Mbappé deserved a penalty

The Incident

Real Madrid’s home match against Girona in La Liga’s Matchday 31 erupted into controversy in the 87th minute when referee Jesús Gil Manzano failed to award a penalty after Kylian Mbappé went to ground inside the box.

The Controversy

The decision not to award a penalty sparked debate among fans and pundits, with some arguing that Mbappé had been fouled and others claiming that he had dived.

• Kylian Mbappé was denied a penalty in the 87th minute
• The incident occurred during Real Madrid's match against Girona in La Liga's Matchday 31
• Referee Jesús Gil Manzano made the contentious decision

Expert Opinion

A referee expert has now weighed in on the debate, providing insight into whether Mbappé deserved a penalty.