Julián Álvarez’s penalty was disallowed after a VAR review determined he had made contact with the ball twice as he slipped while taking the shotAccording to IFAB’s rules, a player cannot touch the ball again after the initial strike before another player doesDespite controversy over whether his standing leg actually made contact,

Real Madrid beat Atletico 4-2 on penalties in the round of 16, and there was some controversy to go along with it

Just like that, Atletico Madrid was left enduring yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. Julián Álvarez slipped and double-touched the ball while taking his penalty kick in the shootout against Madrid on Wednesday,