Aurélien Tchouaméni has voiced clear frustration after a controversial yellow card ruled him out of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The Real Madrid midfielder will now miss a crucial clash against Bayern Munich.
Speaking after the match, Tchouaméni questioned the referee’s decision. “My yellow card? I don’t know, I was only running, I didn’t even make any tackle,” he said. The French international added that he believes the referee may have been influenced by the number of fouls earlier in the game. “I think he wanted to give a yellow, but I don’t really understand it,” he added.
The suspension comes at a critical moment for Madrid. The Spanish side is already trailing 2-1 on aggregate. Losing Tchouaméni for the return leg adds further pressure on Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
Tchouaméni has played a key role this season. His presence in midfield has provided balance and defensive cover. Without him, Madrid could struggle to contain Bayern’s attacking threat. The responsibility will now fall on players like Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos to step up.
Bayern Munich will enter the second leg with confidence and a slight advantage. Madrid, however, must respond under pressure and find a way to overturn the deficit.