Controversial Refereeing Decisions Lead to Chelsea's 2-2 Draw Against Real Madrid
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes expresses disappointment, claiming her team was 'robbed' of a win in the Women’s Champions League match.
- Chelsea manager Emma Hayes claims her team was 'robbed' of a win in a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League group stage due to controversial refereeing decisions.
- Two key decisions went against Chelsea: a questionable penalty awarded to Madrid in the 78th minute and a last-minute winner ruled out for offside.
- No video assistant referee (VAR) was available for the match, leading to heightened controversy.
- The draw leaves Chelsea joint-second in Group D with Madrid, behind Swedish club BK Häcken.
- Emma Hayes, who will leave Chelsea at the end of the season to take over as head coach of the US Women’s National Team, expressed shock and disappointment at the decisions.