×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

The penalty rule in football: Why Julian Alvarez's kick vs Real Madrid was disallowed

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Atletico Madrid players applaud their fans following their defeat to Real Madrid in the Chamnpions League at the Wanda Mtropolitano Stadium in Spain on March 13, 2025. [Atletico, Facebook]

In a dramatic Champions League encounter between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid last night, a controversial call overshadowed the nail-biting shoot-out that saw Atletico succumb 4-2 after a 1-0 victory in regulation time.

The spotlight fell on Julian Alvarez, whose penalty was controversially disallowed, igniting debates over the rules of the game and the intricacies of the shoot-out procedure.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Junior Starlets gear up for World Cup qualifier encounter against Uganda
Athletics
Under-20 talents to face off in battle for tickets to world event in Eugene
By Mose Sammy 6 hrs ago
Golf
Over 2,500 players to battle it out in Duracoat Golf Masters Series
By Mike Kihaki 13 hrs ago
Sports
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadline