Robben apologises for van Gaal snub

ARJEN ROBBEN may have been Bayern Munich’s Champions League saviour once more but he was still forced to issue an apology following the 1-0 semi-final first leg win against Lyon on Wednesday night.

Robben, whose goals against Fiorentina and Manchester United enabled the Bavarians to advance to the last four, netted the only goal at the Allianz Arena but then fell foul of coach Louis van Gaal by reacting petulantly to his late withdrawal. The two Dutchmen had a face-to-face confrontation on the touchline as Robben ignored Van Gaal’s outstretched hand.

The former Holland boss blocked his countryman and held him firmly while explaining his reasons for bringing him off.