UEFA has ruled - Julián Álvarez's goal was disallowed according to the rules, but it is likely that this detail from the penalty shootout between Atletico and Real Madrid caused some things to change significantly in the application of the rules.
The Spider's goal, which was disallowed because he had two contacts with the ball during the shot, will likely become historic...
"Atletico Madrid have appealed to UEFA regarding the disallowance of a goal by Julián Álvarez in the penalty shootout in the Champions League match against Real Madrid. Although the contact was minimal, it was there as the player touched the ball using his foot before taking the shot with his other foot. In accordance with the rules (Laws of the Game, Law 14.1), the VAR room called the referee and signalled to him that the goal should be disallowed," UEFA said in a statement.
Will this rule be changed and what will it be like in the future?
"UEFA will initiate discussions with FIFA and the IFAB to consider whether this rule should be amended to cover cases where double contact with the ball is unintentional," UEFA said in a statement.
Real eliminated Atletico on penalties and will meet Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
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