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Watch ‘softest penalty in history’ give Club Brugge ‘disgraceful’ last gasp Champions League win over Atalanta

FANS have slammed a huge Champions League refereeing blunder as the “worst decision of the season”. Club Brugge scored a 94th minute penalty to beat Atalanta 2-1 in a first leg play-off round clash. TNT Sports Gustaf Nilsson went down holding his face after a clash with Isak Hien[/caption] TNT Sports The referee controversially gave a penalty despite minimal contact[/caption] RexThe official then gave three Atalanta players bookings for their protests[/caption] EPANilsson dispatched the penalty for Club Brugge[/caption] The controversial penalty awarded to Club Brugge in the 91st minute The Atalanta players are fuming with the referee @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/GpBydqZnB0— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 12, 2025 But the decision to award the last-gasp spot-kick for a foul on eventual goalscorer Gustaf Nilsson was highly controversial. The striker chased down a loose ball in the box, only for Atalanta defender Isak Hien to get there first and hold him off. His right arm ended up brushing his Swedish compatriot, who went down clutching his face theatrically. Turkish referee Halil Meler pointed to the spot and the decision was surprisingly not overturned by VAR. Fuming Atalanta stars surrounded the referee, with Rafael Toloi, ex-Chelsea man Juan Cuadrado and Hien all getting yellow carded. Nilsson kept his cool amid the chaos and scored to take a one-goal advantage to Italy next week. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini stormed down the tunnel as the ball hit the back of the net, ripping his coat off as he went. Fans were left shocked by the decision, with one saying: “Might be the worst decision I’ve seen all season.” BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Another added: “Disgraceful decision.” A third wrote: “Worst penalty decision ever. Absolutely embarrassing.” Ref Meler is no stranger to being at the centre of controversy after being punched by Ankaragucu’s club president Faruk Koca at full-time of a game just over a year ago.

Feb 13, 2025 - 00:43
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Watch ‘softest penalty in history’ give Club Brugge ‘disgraceful’ last gasp Champions League win over Atalanta

FANS have slammed a huge Champions League refereeing blunder as the “worst decision of the season”.

Club Brugge scored a 94th minute penalty to beat Atalanta 2-1 in a first leg play-off round clash.

Soccer players vying for the ball.
TNT Sports
Gustaf Nilsson went down holding his face after a clash with Isak Hien[/caption]
Soccer player #4 kicking the ball near player #19 who is on the ground.
TNT Sports
The referee controversially gave a penalty despite minimal contact[/caption]
Referee showing a yellow card to a soccer player.
Rex
The official then gave three Atalanta players bookings for their protests[/caption]
Gustaf Nilsson of Brugge scoring a penalty kick during a UEFA Champions League match.
EPA
Nilsson dispatched the penalty for Club Brugge[/caption]

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