In a dramatic Euro 2024 quarter-final clash between Spain and Germany, La Roja emerged victorious with a 2-1 win after extra time, according to Football Espana.
However, the match was marred by controversy over a penalty that was not awarded to Germany during the additional 30-minute period.
The incident in question occurred when Marc Cucurella seemed to block a shot from Jamal Musiala with his arm.
Despite protests from the German side, referee Anthony Taylor and the VAR team decided against awarding a penalty.
According to UEFA guidelines, as detailed by ESPN's Dale Johnson, Taylor's decision was deemed correct.
The guidelines state that if a player's arm is close to his body, pointing predominantly downwards or vertically, and is in a position behind the body line when the ball makes contact, it is not considered an offence.
Taylor adhered to these rules in his decision-making process regarding Cucurella's block. Nevertheless, this ruling did not sit well with the German camp, who felt aggrieved by the outcome.
Despite the controversy, Spain appears focused on their upcoming semi-final against France, set for Tuesday evening in Munich.
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