Following the chaotic Champions League match in Madrid: A new 11-meter rule is implemented
Title: The Penalty Shootout Rule Change: A Reaction to Controversy in Madrid
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Football's governing bodies have addressed a long-standing controversy by modifying the penalty kick rules, following the heated Madrid derby incident.
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The IFAB, or International Football Association Board, has stepped in to establish a clearer procedure for double touch incidents during penalty kicks. This determination stems from a contentious penalty call in the Madrid derby.
On July 1st, a new interpretation of the rules will come into play. If a player accidentally double-touches the ball or hits it with their other foot during a penalty kick, the attempt won't automatically be considered a miss. However, if the penalty kick scores, it will have to be retaken. If the penalty is saved or goes wide, the game continues with an indirect free kick for the opposing team. Yet, if the kicker intentionally uses both feet or touches the ball twice purposefully, an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opponents.
Club World Cup 2025 participants will be the first to witness this revised rule in action. Nonetheless, the new rule can be applied earlier if preferred.
Remember the dust-up between Julian Álvarez and Real Madrid in the Champions League's round of 16? Álvarez's penalty was disallowed after the ball seemed to briefly touch his standing foot during the shot. Atlético Madrid was left furious, and their coach, Diego Simeone, expressed his displeasure during the press conference. Simeone asked media representatives to raise their hands if they perceived a double touch, but no one did.
Índice
- Referee
- Club World Cup 2025
- UEFA
- Double Touch Incidents
- Penalty Shootout Clarification
- Impact on Atlético Madrid and Other Teams
Key Points of the Revised Rule
- Previously, double touches during penalty kicks lacked explicit regulation, and disputes were resolved on a case-by-case basis.
- Under the new rule, accidental double touches during penalty kicks will no longer result in automatic disallowance, assuming the goal is scored.
- IFAB has clarified that penalizing innocent double touches could disadvantage goalkeepers, potentially leading to unjust match outcomes.
Summary Table
| Situation Before (Pre-July 2025) | New Situation (Post-July 2025) ||------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|| Double touch often led to penalty being disallowed | Accidental double touch plus goal = penalty retaken, not disallowed || No direct IFAB regulation for double touches during penalty kicks | IFAB explicitly regulates double touches during penalty kicks |
Impact on Atlético Madrid and Other Teams
- Atlético Madrid has spoken out against the initial decision, claiming it to be absurd and an injustice.
- The rule modification will help prevent similar controversies in future high-stakes games, though it does not affect past match outcomes.
This rule adjustment aims to strike a balance between upholding the rules fairly and ensuring that innocent accidents do not unduly influence match results.
- I'm not going to be able to attend the Club World Cup 2025 due to conflicting schedules, but I'm excited to see how teams adjust to the new penalty shootout rules in sports like football and soccer, especially in European leagues like the Champions League.
- The controversy surrounding double touch incidents during penalty kicks in the Madrid derby has led to a change in the rules, and it will be interesting to see how this impacts sports like football and soccer, such as Julian Álvarez's disallowed penalty in the Champions League's round of 16.
- While the new rule clarifies that accidental double touches during penalty kicks will no longer result in automatic disallowance, intentionally using both feet or touching the ball twice purposefully will still result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team in sports like football and soccer, like the UEFA's Club World Cup 2025.
