The controversial handball incident in Real Madrid's defeat

Real Madrid's defeat to Bayern Munich ignited significant debate due to a contentious goal, putting the Royal club in a tough spot before the second match at the Allianz Arena.

The epic clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the first leg of the quarter-finals UEFA Champions League was not only captivating due to its technical quality, but also stirred controversy with a pivotal incident related to the referee's decision.

Early morning on April 8 (Vietnam time), at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, thereby gaining a significant advantage before the return match in Germany. This also marked the first time since 2001 that the "Gray Tigers" celebrated triumph at the home ground of the Spanish Royal club.

However, the focal point of the match came from Luis Díaz's opening goal in the first half. This incident provoked intense reactions from Real Madrid players, especially Dean Huijsen, who argued that the ball had previously touched Michael Olise's hand in the midfield area.

Specifically, a misplaced pass by Vinícius Jr caused the ball to contact Olise's hand, but the English referee Michael Oliver decided to allow play to continue. According to current rules, a handball is not considered a foul if it does not directly lead to a goal or is not clearly intentional, so Oliver's decision was deemed justified.

After the controversial moment, Real Madrid received another setback when Harry Kane doubled Bayern's lead early in the second half. Nevertheless, the home team managed to reignite hope with a close-range goal by Kylian Mbappé.

The 2-1 victory gave Bayern Munich a substantial advantage ahead of the return leg at the Allianz Arena next week. However, the team under coach Vincent Kompany also had reasons to regret missing several opportunities that could have "finished" the opponent right at the Bernabéu.

For Real Madrid, coach Alvaro Arbeloa and his players must secure a win in Germany if they hope to stage a comeback and earn a spot in this season's Champions League semi-finals.