Déjà-vu for cucurella! Again, the Chelsea defender is the focus of a controversial handball scene-and the whistle is missing again.
Marc Cucurella was again the focus of a controversial handball scene. In the Premier League duel from Chelsea against FC Arsenal, there was a duel between the Spaniard and Arsenals Jurriën Timber in the penalty area of the blues in the twelfth minute. The full -back stumbles and touched the ball with his right arm in the trap.
Referee Christopher Kavanagh immediately decided to continue playing and the Var also saw no reason for a review. The Premier League gave a statement on the controversial situation and explained that Cucurella’s arm was in a natural position and had no deliberate movement to the ball.
Marc Cucurella was again in focus
Arsenal reacted to the not given in his own way: Mikel Merino put the Gunners in the lead after a corner. In the end, there was a tough struggle without clear chances on both sides and the game ended 1-0 for the Gunners.
The handball in the EM quarter-finals
This situation on Sunday was reminiscent of the European Championships 2024 between Germany and Spain. At that time, the Cucurella blocked a shot from Jamal Musiala by hand in his own penalty area in the extension. Despite the violent protests by the German team, the referee did not decide on a penalty.