Granit Xhaka criticizes Michael Oliver's penalty decision

Granit Xhaka criticized referee Michael Oliver for awarding Bayern Munich a penalty during a Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen. The decision came after VAR suggested a foul on Harry Kane, leading to a 3-0 defeat for Leverkusen. Oliver has faced scrutiny recently for several controversial calls, including a red card issued in a previous match and a contentious decision in the Merseyside derby. He will not officiate in the Premier League this weekend. Xhaka expressed disappointment, stating that Oliver would not have made the same call in the Premier League. Leverkusen's coach, Xabi Alonso, also described the penalty as "soft," noting it changed the game's momentum.