Keylor Navas making crucial mistakes in two straight UEFA Champions League matches is not something that happens frequently, and fans were both shocked and angry about it.
The Costa Rican goalie failed to clear a ball inside the 5-yard box against Juventus, and today, he attempted to guess what Joshua Kimmich was going to do. His gamble didn't pay off, as Kimmich surprised him by taking a shot and scoring, rather than sending a pass to Robert Lewandowski.
The German right back has been involved in 19 goals this season for Bayern, only surpassed by Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller in that department. Here's the German right back's goal, in case you missed it (Image may be geo-restricted).
James sends Kimmich on his way and the youngster opts to take it himself to give Bayern the lead. pic.twitter.com/itPsyxrJfl
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 25, 2018
Be that as it may, Navas' performance raised a few eyebrows among Real Madrid fans and experts, who didn't stop criticizing the goalkeeper even after Marcelo equalized. Have a look at their comments below.
Two consecutive do or die games in the Champions League and two mistakes from Navas... Transition defense could and should have been better, but come on...
— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) April 25, 2018
Strange moment for Navas to have a lie down.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 25, 2018
Oh dear Navas
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) April 25, 2018
Real Madrid trying to contact David De Gea's agent like...#FCBRMA pic.twitter.com/hVLeVWx4Oe
Keylor Navas: Is the only player to commit two errors that have directly led to an opposition goal in the Champions League knockout phase this season #UCL
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 25, 2018
If Keylor Navas stands firm, he saves that Kimmich shot comfortably. Moments like that show why, for all his great saves, Real Madrid want to sign a goalkeeper this summer... #FCBRMA #BayernMadrid
— Ben Hayward (@bghayward) April 25, 2018
Keylor Navas shouldn’t be a Madrid goalie, and I don’t care what Ray Hudson screams about him. Atléti, Bayern and Barcelona all have the most elite keepers around, meanwhile we have a make-a-wish goalie.
— Xav Salazar (@XavsFutbol) April 25, 2018
Suarez 2010 vs Ghana in WC is better than any performance Keylor Navas has put up
— Ryan. (@Rygista) April 25, 2018