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The penalty rule in football: Why Julian Alvarez's kick vs Real Madrid was disallowed

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Atletico Madrid players applaud their fans following their defeat to Real Madrid in the Chamnpions League at the Wanda Mtropolitano Stadium in Spain on March 13, 2025. [Atletico, Facebook]

In a dramatic Champions League encounter between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid last night, a controversial call overshadowed the nail-biting shoot-out that saw Atletico succumb 4-2 after a 1-0 victory in regulation time.

The spotlight fell on Julian Alvarez, whose penalty was controversially disallowed, igniting debates over the rules of the game and the intricacies of the shoot-out procedure.

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