Arbitral Controversy: Did They Favor Our Eternal Rival in the Champions League?
A new arbitral controversy resurfaces in the memory of Colchoneros fans. The Champions League quarter-final match, where Atlético de Madrid faced Real Madrid, continues to generate controversy.
The Asociación Señales de Humo has revealed, according to Mundo Deportivo, an expert report that casts doubt on the validity of the video used by UEFA to justify the annulment of Julián Álvarez’s penalty.
The forensic analysis, carried out by the company Duque & Wittnak, does not rule out manipulation of the original video. According to the report, after an exhaustive analysis of the sequence, ’no reaction is observed in the ball to a possible contact with the left foot prior to the penalty kick by striking the ball with the right foot of the player'.
This contradicts UEFA’s justification and fuels the indignation of the Rojiblancos fans, who believe that the arbitral decision was unfair and detrimental to Atlético de Madrid at a crucial moment in the European competition. This new information reopens the debate on transparency and impartiality in Champions League refereeing and reinforces the conviction of many Atléticos that they were harmed in a key match.
