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

Atlético Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by bitter rivals Real Madrid in hugely controversial circumstances after the VAR ruled out Julián Alvarez’s penalty kick in the shoot-out.

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.

Julian Alvarez had a converted penatly disallowed for a double touch and Real Madrid went on to win the shootout

The return leg of Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16 was marred by controversy, as Julian Alvarez’s penalty was disallowed after a VAR check.

The Champions League holders won 4-2 on penalties after the two rivals played out an enthralling 2-2 draw over two legs

There was a moment of confusion and controversy, as Julian Alvarez's penalty for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid was chalked off during the shoot-out

Why was Julian Alvarezs penalty in Atletico Madrids shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid disallowed after a long delay? Did Argentine forward double hit his spot kick at all?

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in a Champions League penalty shootout — again — to keep its title defense alive Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals

Real Madrid fans and players celebrated their hard-fought win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to earn a quarter-final berth in the Champions League, but manager Carlo Ancelotti was more relieved than rapturous at what he said was a subpar performance.