Drama inside the first 25 seconds in Madrid
Liverpool’s Champions League final got off to the perfect start in Madrid on Saturday night.
Approaching the penalty area for the first time, it was ruled that Moussa Sissoko had illegally handled the ball inside the box after just 22 seconds.
Thought the French international’s arm was clearly up as Sadio Mane attempted to cross the ball towards Roberto Firmino, the ball appeared to hit his chest before rebounding on to his arm.
A HUGE decision just 22 seconds into the #UCLfinal 😳
This was the penalty awarded to Liverpool after Moussa Sissoko's handball… pic.twitter.com/FypjV9GMNA
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) June 1, 2019
Mo Salah made no mistake from the penalty spot to give Jurgen Klopp’s side a lead inside two minutes.
Liverpool make the perfect start!
Mohamed Salah from the spot in Madrid! 🔴
The Reds lead 1-0 inside two minutes! pic.twitter.com/D1ZdSrzXoq
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) June 1, 2019
Plenty of those watching thought the decision was harsh on Spurs…
As much as I hate Spurs I think that’s a very harsh decision
— West Ham News (@WHUFC_News) June 1, 2019
I can't believe they didn't over turn that decision. V harsh
— Gavin Cooney (@gcooney93) June 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/deanfense12/status/1134903402616492033
Others who thought the decision was correct pointed out that Sissoko’s arm was unnecessarily high at the time the ball hit it…
Definite penalty. #Sissoko should have been shown a red for good measure. #UCLFinal #YNWA (just for tonight!).
— Abdy Yeganeh (@AYdiplomat) June 1, 2019
Rules are rules.
Sissoko's arm wasn't in the natural position.
Penalty for me. https://t.co/sIWZc4s1wl— Adelugba Taiwo (@lugba2000) June 1, 2019
