Atletico Madrid Eliminated from Champions League Amid Double Touch Penalty Controversy

Julian Alvarez's penalty for Atletico Madrid was controversially disallowed by VAR during a Champions League match against Real Madrid, leading to significant outrage and questioning of the double-touch rule. Alvarez, who slipped while taking the penalty, was deemed to have touched the ball twice, although many observers argued the infraction was barely perceptible and conferred no advantage. Atletico Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, expressed disbelief over the decision, asserting that the ball did not move significantly after Alvarez's kick. The incident has ignited discussions about the effectiveness of VAR and whether the rules governing double touches should be reconsidered. Critics argue that such a minor infraction should not result in the disallowance of a goal, highlighting the disconnection between the rules and the reality of gameplay. Despite the controversy, Real Madrid advanced to the quarter-finals after winning the penalty shootout 4-2.