Bayern ‘cheated’ by Atleti exit

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Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the German club feel “cheated” after their Champions League semi-final exit to Atletico Madrid.

The Bundesliga leaders won Tuesday’s second leg 2-1 at the Allianz Arena, but Atletico still progressed on away goals courtesy of Antoine Griezmann’s second-half strike.

Rummenigge felt the France international’s goal was offside, and the former West Germany international also took issue with the awarding of a late Atletico penalty – which Fernando Torres missed.

Torres appeared to be outside the box when he was tripped by Javi Martinez but Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir pointed to the spot.

“Our team played great. They deserved to win and deserved to go to Milan,” Rummenigge is quoted as saying in Sport Bild.

“We feel a little bit cheated.The Atletico goal …

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