The Madrid derby in the Champions League ended with Real Madrid advancing after defeating Atletico Madrid on penalties. A critical moment arose when Atletico's Julian Alvarez scored a penalty that was later reviewed for a potential double touch. Referee Szymon Marciniak asserted he was responsible for initiating the VAR check independently, rejecting allegations that Kylian Mbappe and fellow players influenced his decision. The controversy is set to be examined further by UEFA and FIFA regarding the rules on accidental double touches in penalty situations.
Szymon Marciniak emphasized that he was already in communication with the VAR officials regarding Julian Alvarez's potential double touch before any input from Kylian Mbappe.
Marciniak stated, 'I was the one who informed the VAR referees that there was a 99% chance that Alvarez touched the ball twice,' countering claims of influence from Real Madrid players.
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