Barcelona star speaks out on Atlético-Real Madrid penalty drama | OneFootball

Barcelona star Gavi has on Friday provided his take on the midweek drama surrounding the latest edition of the Madrid Derby.

Real and Atlético Madrid of course locked horns on the continent on Wednesday night, in the 2nd leg of the Champions League Last-16 tie between the clubs.

When all was said and done, it was the former who marched on to the quarter-finals, courtesy of a penalty shootout triumph.

As much, though, came amid altogether controversial circumstances.

In the thick of the shootout, with Atlético brimming with confidence after seeing frontman Julián Alvarez find the roof of the net, suddenly, a VAR check was sparked.

This came after it was noted that Alvarez may have touched the ball with both feet en route to slotting home.

It was ultimately concluded that this had indeed proven the case, with the spot-kick therefore chalked off, opening the door for Real Madrid to take advantage.

Widespread discussion has since surrounded the matter, amid widely contrasting views on how exactly the situation should have been handled.

And as alluded to above, on Friday, providing his take on the situation was none other than Barcelona star Gavi.

Drawn on the Madrid Derby drama during an interview with Movistar (as cited by Mundo Deportivo), youngster Gavi explained:

“I don’t know exactly how it works, but I would do this: if he touches it twice, retake the penalty. But I don’t know, and let the referees decide.

Conor Laird – GSFN