How was it with this penalty kick by Julian Alvarez? This question has been asked about a million times over the past nine days. Let us remind you that in the decisive promotion to the 1/4 final Champions League eleven competition between Atletico Madrid a Real Madrid (1: 0, row p. 2: 4) The Argentinean was placed in the net. A moment later, however, Szymon Marciniak decided not to recognize this hit. All because VAR assessed that Alvarez, when performing a criminal, touched the ball with both legs, which is incompatible with the regulations.
Minimal touch, huge storm
After match There was a real hell. The repetitions did not show clearly whether the Argentinean actually touched the ball with a post -attitude leg. From some shots, it looked like he was gently brushing, other perspectives suggested an error of arbitrators. Marciniak, however, got severely hit on many sides. Decision He was criticized by the legendary attacker Marco Van Bastenor the daily “Mundo Deportivo”, who even proved that the Pole had already been conducive to Real in the past. Atletico itself did not lodge a complaint, although it could have done it within 24 hours.
Rafael still agrees with Marciniak. However, I feel sorry for Alvarez
Whoever, however, is right here, Diego Simeone's team fell off the Champions League, and Real continues to play. To disgusted some and the delight of others. Rafael still belongs to this second group. Legendary tennis player This is a declared fan of Real, so his decision of Marciniak could please. The Spanish was asked by the daily “ABC” about the whole matter.
He still admitted that he was really happy about Real's promotion. However, he focused on compassion for Alvarez himself. – It was the peak of unlucky. I think he touched twice. As a fans of Real, I celebrated victory, but I felt really bad. Especially to Juliaa, who, in addition to being a great footballer, seems to be a very good man. I really wish him the best – he said. Real will fight for the semi -final with London Arsenal.