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 totally different had it not been for VAR intervention.
Atleti striker Julian Alvarez was flagged for a “double-touch” penalty through the shoot-out. His effort was scored, however after a VAR assessment, it was deemed that he has touched the ball with each toes, and due to this, it was annulled.
Atleti have been livid about this, and lots of neutrals have additionally expressed unease in regards to the resolution – 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 (through Sport). 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 instances, there are movies in every single place. 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 vitally troublesome to understand it.
“I feel the rule needs to be somewhat 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 nasty 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 combating for achievement in La Liga and the Copa del Rey.