Atletico Madrid’s Champions League exit has been marred by controversy after a disputed penalty decision in the shoot-out against Real Madrid. The decision, made by VAR, ruled out Argentina forward Julian Alvarez’s penalty, sparking debate among fans and pundits.
Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid’s boss, questioned the decision, claiming he had never seen a penalty called by VAR without clear evidence. “Did you guys see it? Did he or didn’t he touch the ball?” Simeone asked in his post-match press conference. He also praised his team, saying they were proud of their performance despite being eliminated.
Real Madrid’s boss Carlo Ancelotti agreed with the decision, stating that VAR had detected the alleged foul from 12 yards out. Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who missed a penalty and was later questioned by fans, expressed his respect for the referee’s decision but felt unlucky to be eliminated in such a manner.
The incident has sparked debate among football fans, with some questioning whether VAR’s technology can accurately detect all types of fouls. The controversy has also raised questions about the role of VAR in high-pressure situations like penalty shootouts.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/13327650/julian-alvarez-penalty-atletico-madrid-boss-diego-simeone-urges-people-not-to-be-afraid-of-questioning-penalty-decision