In an exciting Champions League match this afternoon, Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid faced off in a decisive clash to advance to the quarter-finals. The encounter culminated in a nail-biting resolution in the penalty shootout, marked by a scandalous controversy.
After maintaining a narrow victory during the ninety minutes of regulation and added time, the Colchoneros managed to take the match to penalties thanks to an aggregate score of 2-2. Just when it seemed the advantage was on Atlético's side, a specific action captured everyone's attention.
In Atlético de Madrid's second penalty, after both teams executed their first shots, Julián Álvarez was about to take his shot and score his goal when doubts arose regarding a possible double touch after slipping at the moment of execution. This controversy arose seconds after the ball crossed the line, leading to a stoppage for the next kicker to analyze the situation.
After reviewing the action, the goal was disallowed, giving the advantage to the white team. Social media erupted with various images and videos showing the moment before Álvarez's shot and demonstrating that he did not touch the ball with his supporting leg, although it is worth noting that the second contact occurred after the shot.
The decision to uphold the disallowed goal is based on the rule that a second chance is not allowed on penalty kicks in case of error. This also applies to situations where goalkeepers advance before the kick is taken, as the regulations do not allow for the execution to be repeated unless they interfere directly with the ball's trajectory.
