Why Julian Alvarez Had His Penalty Kicked Void During the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid UCL Match
In the Champions League Madrid derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, penalties were needed to determine the winner, with Real Madrid advancing to the quarterfinals. However, a moment involving Julian Alvarez’s penalty left fans confused.
The Argentine striker took Atletico Madrid’s second penalty in the shootout. He slipped as he followed through, but the ball hit the top of the net to equalize the score. However, as Fede Valverde was about to take Real Madrid’s third penalty, there was a delay as players argued at the halfway line. The referee paused Valverde’s kick to let VAR review Alvarez’s penalty.
Why Was Julian Alvarez’s Penalty Disallowed?
After a review, it was determined that Alvarez had touched the ball with both feet, making his penalty invalid. This mistake meant Atletico Madrid fell behind in the shootout. Although Jan Oblak saved Lucas Vazquez’s penalty, misses from Marcos Llorente and a successful shot from Antonio Rudiger helped secure Real Madrid’s victory and a place in the quarterfinals.
