""I'm sorry that I gave away the penalty. We were playing well at that point. It didn't feel like a foul to me. There's always some contact in a tackle, but after looking at the footage and consulting VAR, that's how it turned out," said Lynen."
"Lynen's comment that the challenge "didn't feel like a foul" highlights how quickly instinctive defensive actions are judged in the modern game, where slow-motion replays and VAR scrutiny can transform routine contact into a match-defining decision."
"Owning mistakes publicly fosters trust within a squad and signals determination to improve."
Werder Bremen lost 3-0 to Bayern Munich after a penalty conceded by Senne Lynen shifted the match. Lynen apologised for giving away the penalty, saying he did not feel it was a foul but accepted the decision after VAR review. Bremen had shown energy and organization for long stretches and frustrated Bayern before the incident. The penalty turned momentum toward Bayern, who punished the mistake. Lynen's public acceptance of responsibility shows maturity and accountability. Channeling that honesty into improved defensive discipline and sustained belief over 90 minutes could help Bremen convert defeats into learning opportunities.
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