Bayern Munich's players and fans erupted at the Allianz Arena when referee João Pedro Silva Pinheiro dismissed a penalty claim after Joao Neves appeared to block Vitinha’s clearance with his arm inside the box. The German side trailed 1‑0 on the night and 6‑4 on aggregate, eventually falling 6‑5 after extra time as Paris Saint‑Germain secured a place in the Champions League final in Budapest.

BBC Sport’s Dale Johnson explained that the handball law contains a narrow exemption: when a ball struck by a teammate unintentionally contacts an opponent’s arm that is away from the body, play continues unless the ball immediately results in a goal. Because Vitinha’s powerful clearance was deemed accidental, the VAR did not intervene, leaving Bayern’s protest unanswered and sparking debate over the rule’s clarity.

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock described the decision as “odd,” while ex‑Chelsea striker Chris Sutton called it “a really stupid one,” reflecting the confusion that has plagued this season’s handball interpretations. Kompany also objected to a missed second‑yellow for Nuno Mendes earlier in the match. Harry Kane’s 94th‑minute equaliser forced extra time, but PSG’s aggregate win sets up a final against Arsenal, leaving Bayern to ponder a missed chance at glory.