Robben blasted on Twitter after diving during Bayern Champions League win over City

Arjen Robben became the talk of social media on Wednesday when the Bayern Munich winger dived just minutes after being substituted on in the club’s Champions League victory against Manchester City.

The Netherlands international – who has a reputation of going to ground easily – was captured diving in the box shortly after coming on in the 76th minute as the score remained goalless.

With there appearing to be little to no contact on Robben from Fernandinho, fans quickly took to Twitter to mock the Bayern forward for his antics at the Allianz Arena.

Robben #ssfootball pic.twitter.com/zw2vvGabpK
— charl beukes (@beukescha) September 17, 2014

#Robben is officially #TheDivingDutchman
— Karthik Acharya (@karthikacharyaa) September 17, 2014

Just the touch of air…#Robben. pic.twitter.com/sdQ8TM0xtj
— Epic Football (@TheEpicFootball) September 17, 2014

Poor dive from #Robben. The judges are not impressed. No PK. #FCBMCFC pic.twitter.com/8w2220IAfA
— KICKTV (@KICKTV) September 17, 2014

Now that he's a sub #Robben has to squeeze 90 mins of diving into 15 mins. #bayernvcity
— ChristianChristensen (@ChrChristensen) September 17, 2014

Been on for 5 minutes #Robben pic.twitter.com/RDLoFpwS0E
— Robbie Mutch (@Rmutch1) September 17, 2014

#Robben yet again pays homage to his favourite film… #platoon #BayernMunichVsManCity #MCFC (JMH) pic.twitter.com/RSdXGVLDW0
— FITZDARES (@Fitzdares) September 17, 2014

#Robben is out there showing deep sea divers how to do it. Am sure the Dutch man will leave that pitch wetter than Michael Phelps.
— Eddy O. (@edkabasa) September 17, 2014

#Robben trying to win the Oscar award there. lol #FCBMCFC
— Bayern News (@BayernFanNews) September 17, 2014

Robben be like 😂 pic.twitter.com/vc5bkfer0w
— Milind Mukesh (@Milindm7) September 17, 2014

Pep Guardiola’s side went on to win the Champions League clash 1-0 after former City defender, Jerome Boateng, unleashed a superb half-volley in the 90th minute, which deflected off Mario Gotze’s back and past Joe Hart into the top corner.

The narrow defeat leaves City third in Group E after one match played so far – with Roma top of the table after thrashing CSKA Moscow 5-1 at the Stadio Olimpico.

Source: Metro UK