'UEFA will enter discussions with FIFA and IFAB to determine whether the rule should be reviewed': Atletico Madrid given official reasoning for Julian Alvarez's disallowed penalty kick

In a dramatic Madrid derby, Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid in the Champions League knockout stage, winning on penalties despite losing the match 1-0. The game was marred by controversy when Julian Alvarez's penalty was disallowed after a VAR review deemed he touched the ball with his standing foot first. This decision, which Atletico Madrid later enquired about with UEFA, significantly impacted the outcome of the game and attributed to Real Madrid's progress to the quarter-finals amidst rising tensions between the clubs.

Atletico Madrid was left fuming after Julian Alvarez's penalty was disallowed, a decision confirmed by UEFA, leading to their exit from the Championship.

Real Madrid triumphed in a nail-biting penalty shootout after a dramatic Madrid derby, showcasing the intense rivalry between the two clubs within the Champions League.

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