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Barcelona were routed 2-0 at the Camp Nou by Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, highlighted by Pau Cubarsí’s red card and Julián Álvarez’s influential display, leaving them with a two-goal deficit to overturn in Madrid as they bid for a late comeback and a possible title run.
The law regarding 'double touch' penalties in football has been amended so that if a player accidentally touches the ball twice during a penalty, the kick will now be retaken instead of disallowed, following a controversial decision involving Julian Alvarez's penalty in the Champions League.
Arsenal is interested in signing Julian Alvarez from Atlético Madrid, with Alvarez being one of the top targets to strengthen their striker options this summer, amid ongoing transfer speculation and injury issues in the team.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Liverpool 4-1 in the Premier League, with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and Jack Grealish. Julian Alvarez, who replaced the injured Erling Haaland, played a key role in all three goals. Grealish impressed with his tactical discipline and defensive work rate, as well as his attacking contributions. Liverpool's defensive errors and lack of squad depth were exposed, highlighting the need for signings in the summer.