Atletico and Julian Alvarez were knocked out of the Champions League by one of the worst rules in football
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Outrage after Athletico knocked out of Champions League by penalty rule
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- Atletico Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid in a penalty shootout after Julian Alvarez's penalty was controversially disallowed for a double touch.
- VAR determined that Alvarez had touched the ball twice, although this was barely perceptible and offered no advantage.
- The decision sparked outrage, with many arguing that the rule is nonsensical and the punishment too harsh for such a minor infraction.
- The incident raises questions about the effectiveness and fairness of VAR and its interpretation of the rules.
- The double-touch rule itself is now likely to be reviewed.
