Granit Xhaka voiced his discontent after a controversial penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich following a VAR review involving Edmond Tapsoba's foul on Harry Kane. He claimed that in the Premier League, such a decision would likely not be made, highlighting inconsistencies in officiating standards between leagues. Xhaka stressed the implications of the penalty on the match's outcome and Bayer Leverkusen's chances of advancing in the Champions League, noting the need for an extraordinary performance in the return leg at the BayArena.
After a VAR session, referee Michael Oliver's call stood and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder could not believe what he saw.
Xhaka expressed disappointment, stating 'there are so many blocks in the Premier League that today it was nothing.'
The penalty could play a role in the tie overall as Bayer Leverkusen will need to put together an otherworldly performance at the BayArena.
Granit Xhaka reflects on the inconsistency of refereeing decisions between Bundesliga and Premier League, emphasizing the impact of the penalty call.
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