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 | Nadal about the double touch of Alvarez: the top of bad luck. I celebrated Real Madrid, but I was offended by Hulian. He is a great player and a very decent person13-04-2025 |
Rafael Nadal commented on the situation with the penalty of Hulian Alvareza. Real Madrid passed to Atletico in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League (2:1, 0:1, 4:2 on the penalty).
During a series of post-match 11-meter strikers of mattresses, Julian Alvarez slipped before the blow and touched the ball with both legs. Despite the fact that he managed to score, the chief referee Shimon Markinyak after discussing the situation with VAR did not count the gate.
I think he touched the ball twice, it is proven. But, in my opinion, what happened to Julian Alvarez was the height of bad luck. As a real fan, I celebrated the victory, but I was offended. Especially for Hulian, because, in addition to the fact that he is an excellent player, it seems to me that he is a very decent person.
I was very sorry for him, and I wish him all the best. Obviously, the sport has such a side: one wins, and the other loses, and this side is cruel, ”said the former tennis player and Real Madrid fan.
Alvarez on a penalty for Real Madrid: I saw the moment a thousand times. I did not feel the ball, if there were two touches, then the contact is minimal. The rules must be more clearly