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Michael Oliver Q&A: The English referee who was brave enough to award Real Madrid last-minute penalty and send off Gianluigi Buffon at end of Champions League thriller

English referee Michael Oliver dominated headlines on Thursday morning following two bold decisions in the closing moments of the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Juventus.

Here's everything you need to know about the official who found himself at the centre of a controversial finale to a classic European tie.

English official Michael Oliver was at the centre of a controversial finale to the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Juventus on Wednesday night
English official Michael Oliver was at the centre of a controversial finale to the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Juventus on Wednesday night

Just remind me what happened on Wednesday night

Juventus, who trailed 3-0 following last week's first leg, were leading 3-0 in the Santiago Bernabeu and an engrossing tie was heading for extra time with the aggregate scores level.