Maccabi Tel Aviv Denied Penalty in Europa League Match Against CSKA Sofia
In the Europa League second-leg match on August 13, 2026, Maccabi Tel Aviv faced CSKA Sofia trailing 3-0 from the first leg. Maccabi started strongly with Dor Peretz scoring in the 13th minute. Later, in the 29th minute, Maccabi defender Roy Revivo made a remarkable dribble into the penalty area but fell after his leg was clipped by CSKA Sofia's Jean-Philippe Gbamin, who was standing on the edge of the box. Despite the apparent foul, referee Daniel Schlager did not award a penalty and instructed play to continue. The VAR system also did not intervene in the decision. The incident sparked debate among fans and viewers, with a poll inviting opinions on whether Maccabi Tel Aviv should have been awarded a penalty. The controversy highlights the ongoing discussions about refereeing decisions and VAR usage in European competitions.
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