Atletico Madrid s misjudgment of penalty kick has been officially recognized, and the rules are revised and difficult to curse the tragedy of competition

The International Football Federation Council (IFAB) issued an announcement on June 3, officially revising the penalty rules for the second touch of penalty kicks, and indirectly determining that Alvarez's penalty in the Champions League quarter-finals was a misjudgment. This ruling put a controversial end to the key Champions League battle between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid three months ago, and also triggered deep reflection on the transparency of football referees.

Controversy instantly rewritten the Champions League pattern

The second round of the Madrid derby penalty battle on March 12, Alvarez was ruled by VAR to violate the second touching goal after taking the penalty. Slow motion shows that its support foot is in tiny contact with the ball, and the sphere trajectory does not produce a significant deviation. At that time, the referee directly canceled the goal according to the old rules, causing Atletico Madrid to fall into a passive position and eventually eliminated. Alvarez admitted after the game: "Even if there is contact, it is so small that it is difficult to detect." Although UEFA released a video to prove the penalty, the judicial appraisal agency commissioned by Atletico Madrid fans pointed out that the video had traces of editing and questioned its authenticity.

Revision of the rules and unhealed trauma

IFAB's new regulations clearly divide the handling criteria for intentional and unintentional secondary touches:

Unintentional touch and goal valid: a heavy penalty must be punished (original direct judgment invalid)

Unintentional touch but no goal: Indirect free kick (the penalty battle is a penalty loss)

Intentional secondary touch: indirect free kick is judged (the penalty battle is a penalty loss)

This revision will take effect on July 1, but it cannot be retroactively changed the result of Atletico Madrid's elimination. Atletico Madrid Fan Federation statement emphasized: "The new regulations confirm the injustice at the beginning, and UEFA must explain the video controversy!" The support and systematic doubts of the football community have triggered many statements: Barcelona coach Frick: "This is a regrettable situation, and I am sad for him."

Player Garvey: "If it is up to me, a chance of heavy punishment should be given."

Mayor of Madrid (Lawyer's Perspective): "Unintentional violation of the rules The rules need to be clearly explained without gains."

Former Spanish whistle Laos pointed to the core contradiction: "The referee made quick judgments based on headphone information, exposing the lack of transparency of the VAR system. Major rulings must let the referee see the picture in person!"

Deprived glory and unfinished journey

Alvarez still won respect with his best performance in the game - comprehensive data of 14.7 kilometers of running, 32/35 pass success rate, and 4 steals, interpreting the true nature of the warrior. This game also ended his record of 6 penalty kicks after landing in Europe. Simeone asked angrily at the press conference: "Who saw the second touch? Please raise your hand!" This question became the most painful footnote to Atletico Madrid's tragic night.