Controversial Decision by UEFA Due to the Famous Alvarez Penalty

UEFA has raised widespread questions after its unexpected decision to separate the Polish duo Simon Marciniak and Tomasz Kwiatkowski in their first match officiating after the controversial Madrid derby in the Champions League.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS", UEFA's decision is unusual, as the federation is known for defending its referees in such situations, especially with the public support previously shown to Marciniak, which makes the exclusion seem suspicious.

The Polish duo has been working together since 2022, and their last joint appearance was in the match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, which featured a controversial moment when a penalty for Julian Alvarez was canceled due to a double touch, sparking much debate.

Despite UEFA publishing images showing a slight touch from the Argentine player before striking the ball, the final technical decision raised doubts, especially with Kwiatkowski's absence from the Tottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt match in the Europa League, which will be officiated by Marciniak alone.

The Spanish newspaper considered this exclusion to confirm that the decision not to award the penalty was not clear enough, prompting UEFA to take an undisclosed disciplinary step.