Controversial Penalty Results in 1-1 Draw Between Dortmund and PSV in Champions League
Donyell Malen's goal for Dortmund was offset by a disputed penalty converted by PSV's Luuk de Jong, sparking debate and setting the stage for a decisive return leg.
- Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 matchup, with controversy surrounding a penalty awarded to PSV.
- Donyell Malen scored against his former team, PSV, before Luuk de Jong equalized with a penalty, becoming PSV's leading scorer in the Champions League.
- Dortmund's Mats Hummels criticized the penalty decision, claiming he got to the ball first and made minimal contact, calling it a
- The return leg is set for March 13 in Dortmund, with both teams looking to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
- The match was PSV's first Champions League knockout tie in eight seasons, aiming for their first quarter-final appearance since the 2006-07 campaign.