The iconic clash between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich saw its first moment of controversy early on. Just 18 minutes into the match, Nico Schlotterbeck executed a slide tackle that initially made contact with the ball, but then, with his studs exposed, caught Josip Stanišić on the left ankle. Was this a foul deserving a red card?
While Stanišić required treatment on the pitch, referee Sven Jablonski reviewed the incident with the VAR.
After nearly two minutes of deliberation, the Bremen-born referee opted to issue only a yellow card.
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Schlotterbeck seemed to escape punishment, going on to score the opening goal for the Black and Yellows at the 26-minute mark.
Now we ponder: Should he have been permitted to score that goal at all?
As it stands, Borussia Dortmund finds itself trailing 1-2, with Harry Kane having netted twice for Bayern (56′, 71′).
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