Cerezo: VAR, Atlético's Nightmare
Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, has expressed his frustration and disappointment with VAR, following the controversial play in the European derby against Real Madrid. The Rojiblanco leader laments the annulment of the penalty to Julián Álvarez, a decision he considers unfair and detrimental to the team.
According to Cerezo, Atlético was ready to compete for the Champions League, Copa del Rey and La Liga, but this incident with VAR shattered one of their greatest hopes. The president of the Madrid club harshly criticizes the tool, arguing that, instead of making football fairer, it is making it more unfair.
Cerezo questions the interpretation of the play, stating that he does not understand how a double touch could be seen on the same leg of the player. This statement reflects the feeling of many Atlético fans who see in VAR a factor that, at times, incomprehensibly harms the team. Despite the disappointment, Atlético will continue to fight with determination and passion to achieve their goals this season.
