UEFA Stands by Decision to Disallow Álvarez’s Penalty, Considers Rule Review

UEFA confirmed that the decision to disallow Julian Álvarez’s penalty in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday was correct. However, Europe’s governing soccer body acknowledged concerns over the rule and announced plans for discussions on a possible review.

The controversial call has sparked debate among players and fans, adding to ongoing scrutiny over VAR and penalty regulations in high-stakes matches.