It wouldn’t be a Madrid derby, especially not one in Europe, without controversy. It was saved for sixth-to-last kick of the game, but it could barely have been more heated. Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, their shining light across the two legs, appeared to have done the business from the penalty spot in the shootout, but referee Szymon Marciniak ruled out the goal after an intervention from the VAR.
It was ruled that Alvarez had touched the ball twice when taking his spot kick, with his left foot making contact before his right, thus ruling the penalty unsuccessful. For some time, it was not immediately clear why to most, and certainly in the stadium, the Metropolitano was not aware of the events occurring.
Manager Diego Simeone protested that he had not seen the double touch after the game, while Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said that on replay, he could see it. It was a topic of hot debate, as fans around the world watched replays again and again searching for what the VAR had seen.
However now slowed down footage from the reverse angle of the penalty does appear to show the ball lift slightly off the turf before Alvarez makes impact.
Even so, it has not satisfied everyone. Some say that Alvarez’s foot moved the turf rather than the ball, causing it to hop slightly, while other Atletico Madrid fans have questioned whether the footage satisfies the criteria for a ‘clear and obvious’ error.
For Real Madrid, they feel vindicated – Thibaut Courtois notes that he not only saw it in real-time, but was sick of Atletico’s complaints about it. Either way, it was certainly a cruel ending for Alvarez after his excellent performances, and continues Atletico’s run of painful losses to their city rivals in Europe.
nieabcdi
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If the goal keeper moves out of the line before the penalty was taken, would the referee not call for a retake? Madrid FIFA picken
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ttttttttttuser
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The big question is why Real Madrid always at the center of this confusions, imagine if it was any other team do you think the referee/VAR would’v bothered.. new rules are set if it got to be em’, never seen this in football
cry more 🤣😂😂
ttttttttttuser
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If the goal keeper moves out of the line before the penalty was taken, would the referee not call for a retake? Madrid FIFA picken
cry more 😂
loopholes
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Ok for people screaming retake. In the final penalty shoot if there is a retake that is supposed to be a rebound. I hope people are understanding this. The game has ended. So that is the reason for not allowing a rebound therefore here it is a double kick. The kick was over when he first touched the ball, the second touch will not be counted as the kick has already ended. Simple as that. Thiery Henry and many analysts of football have already given positive remarks about this. They said rules can never be changed. Delusional fans who really want nothing but blaming can continue to believe in your rules for the rest of them there is only one rule.
seadlpruy
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that is after kicking the ball
Scottmccall100
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If the goal keeper moves out of the line before the penalty was taken, would the referee not call for a retake? Madrid FIFA picken
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Victor344
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The big question is why Real Madrid always at the center of this confusions, imagine if it was any other team do you think the referee/VAR would’v bothered.. new rules are set if it got to be em’, never seen this in football
Because we are a big team the greatest, when you are the greatest you make so many enemy, like you we haveknock you out before so you won't like us
Scientific1
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The big question is why Real Madrid always at the center of this confusions, imagine if it was any other team do you think the referee/VAR would’v bothered.. new rules are set if it got to be em’, never seen this in football
Idoko Godwim
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If the goal keeper moves out of the line before the penalty was taken, would the referee not call for a retake? Madrid FIFA picken
Rayeikopt
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If so by the fifa rules he should have gotten a retake
Kimdlopryz
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the right thing is the referee to call for retaking not to cancel
UEFAchampions
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Haters will still say Real Madrid bribed referee [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Playmaker91
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No cap Alvarez penalty touches his both legs 🦵 so to me it's No goal
Hepacorst
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clear