Some questionable refereeing and a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helped Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich last night in a fantastic Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabéu.
Ronaldo took his tally in the Champions League to 100 goals, becoming the first player to do so, but Carlo Ancelotti and his players were fuming over a contentious Arturo Vidal red card and two offside Ronaldo goals.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Bayern Munich players were extremely outspoken across social media
Franck Ribery on Instagram: "A whole year of hard work.. Thanks and well done referee." pic.twitter.com/fT92f0KbuB
— Football Stuff (@FootbalIStuff) April 19, 2017
End of an era.
End of an era. ?@XabiAlonso:
? 126 games
? 2005, 2014@philipplahm:
? 113 games
? 2013We'll miss you, guys! Thanks for everything. #UCL pic.twitter.com/hnsDFF3FJY
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 18, 2017
Sigh
Ronaldo. Fed up of writing his name in this tie. (105') #RMAFCB 2-2
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) April 18, 2017
Simple stuff from Pique
…
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) April 18, 2017
Clearly onside…
New UEFA rule:
If Barcelona or Real Madrid are in danger don't worry because one step offside is basically onside pic.twitter.com/aOWU2uX3Ge— Huzzy. (@SilkyWilshere) April 18, 2017
Uefa bias?
UEFA trying their hardest to make sure Real Madrid get to the semi-finals since their #1 team Barca are beyond help ?
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) April 18, 2017
Who knew John Arne Riise is a Bayern fan?
No red card. 2 goals offside! A referee decides who goes through. A disgrace and this can't go on! We all make mistake, but come on!!!!
— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) April 18, 2017
Jerome Boateng showed some class
Sometimes football is just… ? Respect to all my teammates for this huge fight! Congrats to @realmadrid! #proud pic.twitter.com/yiu4Vib6eV
— Jerome Boateng (@JB17Official) April 18, 2017
Lots of cynicism
UEFA has two Spanish children named Real Madrid and Barca
— Mohand (@FutbolOzil) April 18, 2017
It’s Ronaldo’s world…
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 41 hat-tricks for Real Madrid in 8 seasons. ? #UCL pic.twitter.com/0Rq1yI5Yka
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 19, 2017
