A player from Atlético de Madrid in action on the field with a man in front of a microphone in the foreground. — Iturralde González with the Ser microphone and behind Julián Álvarez in his penalty | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Iturralde González with the Ser microphone and behind Julián Álvarez in his penalty | Real Madrid Confidencial

Iturralde González Announces UEFA's Decision After Julián Álvarez's Penalty

The controversy continues although some divert attention against Real Madrid

10/04/2025 14:20:00h

Borja Díaz

It seems that Atlético de Madrid fans remain very sad after their elimination in the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid. They are still stuck in the round of 16, especially the colchoneros with Julián Álvarez's penalty. They continue to argue that there were no two touches.

To such an extent that they have continued pressuring UEFA by saying that their video was not the original. This has led the highest international soccer body to make a decision. It seems that the pressure from the red-and-white club is paying off after what has happened.

A player with red socks and blue shorts controls a ball on the playing field.

Moment When Julián Álvarez Touches the Ball with Both Feet | UEFA

According to Iturralde González, the referee of that classic has suffered a significant loss. The VAR referee for Marciniak has disappeared from subsequent European matchdays. This despite having accompanied the Polish referee for four years.

In his place, they have decided to appoint Hernández Hernández, something that Madrid fans will not like. In fact, he is the only Spanish referee officiating this matchday in European competitions. A striking decision thanks to Atlético's complaints after the match.

Iturralde González Is Trying to Hide All This About That Match

For Iturralde González, the punishment for the VAR referee of the Atlético - Real Madrid match is due to the double touch on the penalty. He believes that this controversy has taken its toll, although UEFA defended him by proving that he was right. Or maybe there are other reasons that the former Spanish referee is forgetting.

A soccer referee on the field makes a silence gesture while a player from the team in red and white uniform kicks the ball.

Marciniak with the whistle in his mouth and Julián Álvarez taking the penalty | Real Madrid Confidencial

It should be remembered that in that match there was a handball inside Atlético de Madrid's area. It was from a cross by Vinícius; however, the play was not even reviewed. A controversial incident that harmed Real Madrid and could have changed the course of the match.

There was also a stomp inside the area on Brahim, which was overlooked again without VAR intervention. Even with the penalty that was awarded, there was also poor refereeing of the play in favor of Atlético. Lenglet was not sent off despite not wanting to contest the ball, more than enough reasons to sideline the referee.

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