Atletico Madrid's hopes for advancing in the Champions League were dashed after a penalty shootout loss to rivals Real Madrid, with a final score of 4-2. Diego Simeone was particularly upset over the referee's VAR decision that ruled out Julian Alvarez’s penalty due to a perceived double touch. Simeone claimed he did not see conclusive evidence of this infraction and pointedly asked anyone who witnessed it to come forward. Despite the heartbreak, he remained proud of his players and urged for a quick recovery as they approach a critical LaLiga match against Barcelona.
Simeone expressed frustration at the referee's decision to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in the shootout against Real Madrid, stating he couldn't see clear evidence of a double touch.
The VAR decision that ruled out Alvarez's crucial penalty could be pivotal for Atletico Madrid's chances in LaLiga, as they face a close title race.
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