Van Basten Sparks Controversy: “Alvarez Only Touched the Ball Once!”

The disallowed penalty awarded to Julian Alvarez during the nail-biting penalty shoot-out that secured Real Madrid's place in the Champions League quarter-finals continues to stir up debate. Adding fuel to the fire is none other than football legend Marco Van Basten, who shared his thoughts on the incident via his Instagram account. "I'm neither a supporter of Real Madrid nor Atlético," Van Basten stated. "However, Julian Alvarez only made contact with the ball once. It's high time UEFA took responsibility and addressed this situation." The incident has certainly sparked discussions among fans and pundits alike, raising questions about the consistency of officiating in such critical moments of high-stakes matches. With emotions running high, many are calling for more clarity and transparency in the rules that govern these tense decisions. As the conversation unfolds, it’s clear that this topic isn't going away anytime soon. Football enthusiasts everywhere will be keenly watching how UEFA reacts to the mounting pressure and whether this becomes a catalyst for change in the sport's officiating standards. - Resource: "https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/calcio/van-basten-sul-rigore-di-alvarez-palla-toccata-solo-una-volta_95157078-202502k.shtml