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UNCOVERED: 19 - The Untold Story

'It is absolutely false that Mbappe told me anything': Champions League referee rebuffs surprising Real Madrid claim

Controversial Julian Alvarez penalty sparked debate but the referee shrugs off Kylian Mbappe claim

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'UEFA will enter discussions with FIFA and IFAB to determine whether the rule should be reviewed': Atletico Madrid given official reasoning for Julian Alvarez's disallowed penalty kick

Shoot-out drama in the Champions League could lead to new rule for penalty kicks

FourFourTwo

Don’t write off Arsenal against Champions League masters Real Madrid

Fifteen-times winners will provide the ultimate test but Gunners should relish quarter-final showdown

Evening Standard

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UEFA weighs changes to penalty rule after Julian Alvarez controversy

UEFA announced on Thursday that it will consider a potential rule revision following the controversial disallowance of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez's penalty in their Champions League shootout loss to Real Madrid.

The Times of India

Julian Alvarez penalty: UEFA release new video footage with conclusive evidence of double touch

UEFA put out statement after night of huge controversy in the Champions League

Evening Standard

Uefa responds to outrage over Julian Alvarez penalty controversy in Champions League exit

Uefa will raise the penalty ruling with Fifa and law-maker Ifab over ‘cases where a double touch is clearly unintentional’

The Independent UK

UEFA planning talks on penalty rules after Julian Alvarez controversy

The Atletico Madrid forward was deemed by VAR to have touched the ball twice as he fired in his penalty in a shoot-out against Real Madrid.

The Independent UK

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Julian Alvarez penalty: UEFA to hold talks with FIFA and IFAB over double-touch rule after controversy

Talks to determine whether rule should be changed ‘in cases where a double touch is clearly unintentional’

Evening Standard

How Arsenal players reacted to Real Madrid win and Julian Alvarez penalty controversy

Gunners learned their Champions League quarter-final opponents in the dressing room at Emirates Stadium

Evening Standard

Why was Julian Alvarez's penalty not retaken after double touch drama?

Atletico Madrid shootout spot-kick was ruled out by VAR on night of huge controversy against Real Madrid in the Champions League

Evening Standard

What furious Diego Simeone said after Julian Alvarez penalty controversy

Atletico Madrid boss left seething after huge shootout decision as Real Madrid advance in Champions League drama

Evening Standard

Atletico and Julian Alvarez were knocked out of the Champions League by one of the worst rules in football

Julian Alvarez was ruled to have hit the ball twice before scoring in Atletico’s penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid, but only after VAR intervened to make the controversial judgement

The Independent UK

Thursday’s briefing: Arsenal and Villa advance as focus turns to Europa League

Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all play on Thursday night.

The Independent UK

Thibaut Courtois ‘sensed’ Julian Alvarez ‘double touch’ before VAR controversy

The penalty was disallowed for a rarely seen ‘double touch’ as Real Madrid reached the quarter-finals

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Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League last-16 after penalty drama

The holders are through after a dramatic penalty shootout

The Independent UK

Unai Emery proud as Aston Villa compete against the ‘best teams in the world’

Villa completed a 6-1 aggregate win over Club Brugge in the last-16.

International Business Times

Real Madrid Into Champions League Quarter-finals On Penalties As English Duo Advance

Real Madrid won a dramatic penalty shoot-out against city rivals Atletico to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also advanced to the last eight.

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Real Madrid beat Atletico in Champions League

Real Madrid beat Atletico on penalties in Champions League; Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund also advance to quarterfinals.

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The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are capable of beating Real Madrid in Champions League

The Gunners are through to the quarter-finals for the second year in a row but Arteta wants his side to take the ‘next step’

The Independent UK

Why was Julian Alvarez’s penalty disallowed by VAR? Atletico-Real Madrid controversy explained

The Atletico Madrid striker was ruled to have ‘doubled touched’ the ball during the penalty shoot-out defeat to rivals Real Madrid

The Independent UK

Football always evolves – Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea’s playing style

The Blues were criticised for their performance at the weekend.

The Independent UK

Atletico vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League result after hugely controversial penalty shoot-out

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (2-2 on agg. Real Madrid win 4-2 on penalties): The holders will play Arsenal in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prediction: Los Blancos to edge past Madrid rivals

Follow our football betting tips as Real Madrid play rival Atletico in the Champions League

The Independent UK

Inside Atletico Madrid’s ‘inferiority complex’ hanging over Real Madrid tie

Atletico will not just be trying to defeat rivals Madrid in the Champions League last-16. They will be attempting to overcome themselves, too

The Independent UK

Is Atletico vs Real Madrid on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League

The Champions League holders take a 2-1 lead into the second Madrid derby in a week

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