Kevin De Bruyne’s Goal Versus Madrid Brought To Question

• Real Madrid played out a tense fixture versus Manchester City in the Champions League.

• However De Bruyne’s equalizer vs. the Los Blancos was brought to question by Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti.

• Real Madrid will go away looking to better their options at the Etihad.

EKO HOT BLOG reports on the thrilling Champions League semi-final clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, controversy arose surrounding Kevin De Bruyne’s equalizing goal, as newly released 3D technology images indicate that it should not have been allowed.

The development sheds light on Carlo Ancelotti’s intense frustration during the match, as he vehemently protested the goal.

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The Bernabeu Stadium erupted with excitement as Brazilian sensation Vinicius Junior delivered a stunning strike just before halftime, finding the back of the net and handing Real Madrid the lead heading into the break. As the game progressed, the Spanish giants seemed poised to maintain their advantage, successfully keeping City’s star players such as Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, and Erling Haaland at bay.

However, Manchester City’s dynamic playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, had other plans. Emulating Vinicius’ impressive first-half goal, De Bruyne unleashed a powerful first-time shot that eluded his international compatriot Thibaut Courtois, effectively equalizing the scoreline.

This particular turn of events left Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid manager, seething with frustration, convinced that Bernardo Silva had been offside during the build-up to the goal.

During the match analysis on beIN Sports, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger emphasized the need for the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to review the controversial goal. Subsequently, using advanced 3D technology, the broadcaster confirmed that the ball had, indeed, gone out of play, further bolstering Ancelotti’s argument.

After the match, in a conversation with BT Sport, Ancelotti shed light on his yellow card, which was shown to him by referee Artur Dias due to his protests against the equalizer. The Italian manager expressed his confusion, stating, “I don’t know why. I told him I was not on the pitch. I think he could give the yellow card to the player, not the manager.”

Despite the contentious goal, Ancelotti acknowledged the overall quality of the game, describing it as “good” and “interesting.”

He highlighted the difficulty his team faced in the first half but expressed satisfaction with their improved performance in the second half, where they managed to exert better control over the match.

Kevin De Bruyne scores vs. Real Madrid

Ancelotti further praised his team’s defensive efforts, commending their ability to maintain a solid backline while also creating difficulties for Manchester City. He emphasized the importance of retaining positional discipline and avoiding rash pressing, opting for a more structured and controlled approach.

The controversy surrounding Kevin De Bruyne’s goal against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final has intensified with the release of 3D technology images suggesting the goal should not have counted.

Carlo Ancelotti’s frustration at the decision was evident, with the Italian manager questioning the referee’s decision to caution him rather than the player involved.

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Despite the contentious goal, Ancelotti expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and their defensive solidity throughout the match.

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