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Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner criticized a VAR handball ruling that disallowed Williams’ goal, arguing there was no definitive proof the ball hit the arm and highlighting the inherent uncertainty in head-vs-arm contact, reflecting ongoing frustration with VAR decisions and the subjectivity of such calls.
Atletico Madrid’s Marc Pubill defended his actions after a controversial non-penalty decision in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona; Barca filed a UEFA complaint that was dismissed as inadmissible, and the controversy continued with Eric Garcia’s red card and Dani Olmo denying a penalty, prompting Joan Laporta to call the refereeing a disgrace and vow further action.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over two controversial VAR decisions in their 1-0 Champions League loss to Inter Milan. Arsenal were denied a penalty when Inter's goalkeeper Yann Sommer collided with Mikel Merino, while Merino was later penalized for a handball. The VAR upheld both decisions, leading to criticism of inconsistent officiating standards across competitions. Additionally, Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings was involved in a bizarre handball incident against Club Brugge, resulting in a penalty but no red card, highlighting further VAR controversies.
During Bayern Munich's Champions League match against Arsenal, a controversial decision was made by the referee to not award a penalty after Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães committed a clear handball in the penalty area, with the referee citing it as a "kid's mistake." Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel criticized the decision, expressing frustration at the referee's explanation. The match was further complicated by a last-minute penalty claim by Arsenal, leaving both teams questioning the fairness of the referee's decisions.