EXPLAINER: Why VAR ruled out Álvarez’s penalty against Madrid in UCL thriller

Controversy erupted in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid after Julián Álvarez’s penalty was disallowed following a VAR intervention. The decision, which played a pivotal role in Atlético’s elimination, sparked outrage among fans, pundits, and even Atlético’s head coach, Diego Simeone. The penalty shootout, held at

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