+ What Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said at the post-match press conference Controversy struck during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid when VAR overturned Julián Álvarez’s penalty, sparking heated debate. The decision to disallow Julián Álvarez’s penalty, which played a pivotal role in Atlético Madrid’s elimination, sparked outrage among fans, pundits, and notably, head coach Diego Simeone. Platforms Africa reports that on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium, the penalty shootout reached a pivotal moment as Álvarez stepped forward…
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