Chelsea kicked off their Champions League campaign with a tough road test at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena, but all eyes have been on Marc Cucurella, who is being booed by the home crowd every time he touches the ball.

The reason for the whistles stems from the Germany’s Euro 2024 quarterfinals, when Spain faced the host nation. Cucurella handled the ball in the box, and the referee didn’t award a penalty, a decision that infuriated German fans — a grievance they are now expressing in tonight’s Champions League match.

Since that incident in the tournament, Cucurella has been booed every time he plays in Germany. The most recent example came during the 2025 UEFA Nations League final between Spain and Portugal, also held at the Allianz Arena.

The controversy was officially addressed month

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