Final week, Actual Madrid made it into the Champions League quarter-finals on the expense of Atletico Madrid – nevertheless it was not with out controversy. It took a penalty shoot-out for the groups to the separated throughout two legs, and in that, Los Blancos walked away with a 4-2 success, nevertheless it might have been so completely different had it not been for VAR intervention.
Atleti striker Julian Alvarez was flagged for a “double-touch” penalty throughout the shoot-out. His effort was scored, however after a VAR overview, , and due to this, it was annulled.
, and lots of neutrals have additionally expressed unease in regards to the determination – and it has led to conversations about whether or not the rule must be modified.
Alvarez himself has now addressed the matter in an interview with ESPN (by way of ). He admitted that he didn’t really feel that the ball had touched his left foot, and he additionally expressed a want for the rule to be modified by UEFA/FIFA.
“I’ve watched it a thousand occasions, there are movies in all places. The reality is that I don’t really feel the contact, as a result of if there have been two touches, the contact is minimal and it is rather troublesome to understand it.
“I believe the rule needs to be a bit of clearer as a result of I don’t attempt to take any benefit and if the goalkeeper is off his line when he makes a save, the penalty is repeated. This isn’t to take any benefit. It’s a disgrace what occurred.”
The matter has definitely left a foul style in Atletico Madrid’s mouth, as they misplaced one other Champions League match-up in opposition to their bitter rivals. Alvarez and his teammates should now contend themselves with preventing for achievement in La Liga and the Copa del Rey.