Refereeing Controversy: The Penalty Video that Ignites Atlético Fans
The controversy surrounding the disallowed penalty to Julián Álvarez in the Champions League match against Real Madrid continues to resonate strongly among Atlético fans. Following Atlético’s elimination, the International Union of Atlético Supporters commissioned a forensic report that has sparked controversy.
The study, conducted by cybersecurity experts, suggests that the video published by UEFA, almost 24 hours after the incident, was altered to justify the refereeing decision, showing an alleged double touch that would not conform to the rule.
José Luis Rivas, one of the experts responsible for the report, explained that the analysis of the video’s metadata revealed inconsistencies. According to Rivas, the presence of a coding typical of editing programs, absent in direct camera recordings, is one of the pieces of evidence that point to manipulation.
In addition, the structure of the MP4 file presented unusual modifications, and the video’s entropy showed anomalous patterns, suggesting that changes were made after the original recording.
The full report, available on the Union of Supporters’ website, details the objective data collected during the investigation. Rivas questioned UEFA’s delay in publishing the video, arguing that technically there is no justification for taking 16 hours to release an image available on all televisions.
The Union of Supporters, along with other athletic associations, has stated its intention to take its claim to UEFA, seeking to clarify what happened and defend the interests of the club and its fans. This episode has generated a great debate among the Colchoneros fans, who expect a clear and forceful explanation from the competent bodies.
