Julian Alvarez: "I've watched the video 1,000 times" - Dilemma surrounding Real Madrid's penalty shootout
Argentina national soccer team forward Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid, Spain) talked about the ``mysterious penalty kick'' that was the main focus in the Champions League.
Alvarez said, "I watched the video 1,000 times from every angle. It didn't really feel like it (touched the ball twice), and if it did, it was so minimal that it's very difficult to detect." He still seemed a little uneasy, saying, "I think the rules should be made a little clearer. If the goalkeeper steps out of the line, the penalty kick will be retaken."
The incident occurred in the second leg of a Champions League round of 16 match between Madrid teams Atletico and Real Madrid. The score was tied on aggregate, and after extra time the game was still in a draw, leading to a penalty shootout. Julian Alvarez's shot was disallowed because his left foot, his standing foot, touched the ball first before his right kick, ultimately resulting in the team's defeat.