Bayern Munich’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League in the quarter-finals was bitter and tragic for Thomas Muller. This club legend may never play in Europe’s most prestigious club competition again. However, his opponents not only failed to sympathize with him but behaved poorly instead.

After Bayern Munich’s elimination against Inter Milan and the end of the second leg, a heated verbal altercation broke out between Thomas Muller and Francesco Acerbi, Inter’s defender, in the penalty area. This scene was not broadcast on TV.

While Acerbi was celebrating by sliding toward Yann Sommer after the final whistle, Thomas Muller stood nearby with a visibly upset expression. When Acerbi got up and Hakan Calhanoglu joined the celebration, it appeared Acerbi made a mocking gesture and provocative remarks directly at Muller.

Referee Intervenes to Prevent a Fight

Muller did not stay silent and moved toward Acerbi to respond. Before the situation escalated into a physical altercation, the referee intervened, and Calhanoglu also stepped in to prevent further conflict. Eventually, Acerbi walked away without saying anything.

With a 2-2 draw in Milan, Bayern not only failed to advance to the semi-finals but also lost their dream of a “home final.” What makes this defeat even more bitter is the high likelihood that Thomas Muller’s era in the UEFA Champions League has come to an end.

Muller had scored the equalizer in the first leg, but his efforts were not enough for qualification. The contract of this Bayern legend expires in the summer. With this elimination, a glorious era for Muller and Bayern in European football has ended.