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In the recent UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, a significant controversy arose during the penalty shootout involving Julián Álvarez. After a 1-0 victory for Atlético in regular time, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2, the match proceeded to penalties. Álvarez stepped up for his attempt but slipped during his run-up. This slip caused him to make unintended contact with the ball using his standing foot before striking it with his other foot, resulting in a "double touch." Despite the ball entering the net, the goal was disallowed after a VAR review confirmed the infraction. According to the Laws of the Game, a player cannot touch the ball twice consecutively during a penalty kick. Consequently, Álvarez's goal was annulled,shifting the momentum in favor of Real Madrid, who ultimately won the shootout 4-2, advancing to the quarter-finals. THEGUARDIAN.COM This incident has sparked debates within the football community regarding the fairness of the current double-touch rule, especially in cases of unintentional infractions. In response, UEFA has announced plans to discuss potential revisions to this rule with FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to determine if allowances should be made for accidental double contacts during penalty kicks. The controversy has also led to discussions about the role of VAR in such decisions and the potential impact on teams in high-stakes matches. As the debate continues, many are calling for a nuanced approach to the rule to balance the integrity of the game with fairness to the players. SKYSPORTS.COM Athetico madrid vs real madrid highlights Athetico madrid vs real madrid post match analysis Athetico madrid vs real madrid penalties Athetico madrid vs real madrid ucl Athetico madrid vs real madrid goal Athetico madrid vs real madrid leg 2 ucl highlights ucl prediction ucl athletico vs real madrid #football #uclhighlights #talkfootballhd #realmadridvsatleticomadrid
