How Was That Not a Red Card? 😱😱 Chelsea Denied Goal and Punishment for Bayern’s Dangerous Tackle as VAR Sparks Outrage and Heated Debate Among Fans and Experts

Chelsea’s opening night in the UEFA Champions League proved to be a difficult one, as they fell 3-1 to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Despite the defeat, midfielder Cole Palmer expressed after the game that he felt his side merited more from their performance. The young star admitted that although Bayern came away with the victory, Chelsea showed enough to prove they could compete on the highest stage and that the result did not fully reflect the effort put in by the team.

The match started with Chelsea under immediate pressure, conceding an early own goal that gave the hosts momentum. Things worsened when former Tottenham striker Harry Kane converted from the penalty spot, handing Bayern a 2-0 advantage. Yet Chelsea responded with resilience. Palmer produced a moment of brilliance, firing a superb strike into the top corner to cut the deficit and bring life back into the visitors. That goal boosted Chelsea’s confidence, particularly during a first half in which they created opportunities and matched Bayern’s intensity.

However, the second half told a different story. Bayern’s experience and composure began to show, and once again Kane punished Chelsea, scoring his second goal of the night to restore the two-goal cushion. Although Palmer thought he had pulled one back late in the game with another sharp finish, the celebrations were short-lived. VAR ruled him marginally offside, extinguishing Chelsea’s hopes of a late comeback. For Palmer, this was another reason he felt the team “deserved more” from the contest, as key moments did not fall in their favor.

Speaking after the final whistle, Palmer reflected honestly on the night. “I feel like we deserved more, to be honest,” he said. “We started well and had early chances, but when you make mistakes at this level, it’s very hard to recover.” He acknowledged that lapses in focus and poor decision-making at crucial times cost Chelsea dearly. Still, he emphasized the positives, noting that Chelsea went head-to-head with one of the tournament favorites and showed their ability to rise to the occasion.

Palmer also stressed the importance of using the game as a stepping stone. He pointed out that manager Enzo Maresca had encouraged the players beforehand, reminding them that they had the quality to go toe-to-toe with any side. Despite the scoreline, Palmer believes the team demonstrated just that. “It’s a learning curve,” he remarked, adding that returning to the Champions League stage itself was an achievement worth appreciating.

Ultimately, while Chelsea left Germany without points, Palmer’s words suggest a determination within the squad to build on the performance rather than dwell on the disappointment. The Blues will regroup, learn from the mistakes, and prepare to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures, eager to make their mark in the competition.