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

The range of emotions which surged through Julian Alvarez in a matter of moments must have been dizzying. As the Atletico Madrid forward's left foot gave way while he was lining up to take the fourth penalty in Wednesday's shootout against Real Madrid,

Valverde scored and Real were suddenly 3-1 ahead rather than 2-2 from the spot. Antonio Rudiger eventually scored the final penalty to send Real through 4-2 in the shootout. Whether Alvarez had actually touched the ball with both feet remained a talking point after the game, with initial replays not entirely clear on the matter.

FOOTBALL fans were left furious after Julian Alvarez saw his penalty shootout goal ruled out following a VAR intervention. Conor Gallagher’s early goal for Atletico Madrid after 27 seconds

UEFA have released a statement on Julian Alvarez's 'double' penalty kick during Atletico Madrid's Champions League last 16 defeat against Real Madrid.

Julian Alvarez had his penalty kick overturned in the Champions League round of 16 shootout between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in truly bizarre fashion to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Carlo Ancelotti’s men prevailed on penalties after the two-legged tie

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid after winning the penalty shootout 4-3. Julian Alvarez's goal was disallowed due to an improper kick. Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid in the penalty shootout 4-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid beat Atletico 4-2 on penalties in the round of 16, and there was some controversy to go along with it