UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

UEFA have confirmed they will hold talks with FIFA and IFAB over the double-touch penalty rule after the Julian Alvarez controversy on Wednesday. Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico in their shootout defeat to Real Madrid was ruled out after he was adjudged to have kicked the ball twice as he slipped.

Julian Alvarez saw penalty controversially ruled out during Atletico Madrids shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid in Champions League last-16 tie; VAR judged Alvarez had touched the ball with his left foot before striking the shot with his right;