13.03.2025 11:50
In the Champions League, Real Madrid advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Atletico Madrid 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez's penalty caused controversy. During the VAR review, it was determined that Alvarez touched the ball twice, and the goal was disallowed. This situation received significant coverage in the global press.
The Champions League Round of 16 was completed after the matches played yesterday. As the teams that advanced to the quarter-finals in the Champions League became clear, the biggest derby of the night was contested between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
THE MATCH WENT TO EXTRA TIME
In the first match played at Real Madrid's home, the purple-white team won 2-1 and gained an advantage. In the return match, Atletico Madrid took the lead with an early goal, but as no more goals were scored in the 90 minutes, the match went to extra time.
ALVAREZ'S PENALTY GOAL LEFT ITS MARK ON THE NIGHT
In the extra time of the match, the nets did not bulge, and the team that advanced was determined by penalties. Real Madrid defeated their opponent 4-2 in the penalty shootout and advanced to the quarter-finals. Julian Alvarez's penalty for Atletico Madrid left its mark on the match and caused controversies.
In Atletico Madrid's second penalty, Julian Alvarez, despite slipping, managed to find the net. However, after a VAR review following the goal, it was determined that Alvarez had touched the ball twice, and the goal was disallowed.
"THEY ARE ALWAYS CRYING"
After the match, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois stated, "I am tired of this victimhood. They are always crying about these kinds of things. The referees do not want to benefit any team in Spain or Europe. If you take the lead in the first minute and cannot score the second, that is your fault."
"I HAVE NEVER SEEN IT"
Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone, who attended the press conference after the match, said, "If anyone here saw Julian touch the ball twice, raise your hand. Come on... no? No one? Nobody is raising their hand. I have never seen VAR give a penalty decision in penalties."