Spain Eliminate Germany from Euro 2024

Contentious Penalty Decision

One of the most contentious issues from Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany, which La Roja won 2-1 after extra time, was a penalty decision that went against Germany.

UEFA's Decision

UEFA has since announced that it is satisfied with the decision made by referee Anthony Taylor not to award Germany a penalty during the match.

Quarterfinal Controversy

The quarterfinal between Spain and Germany at the 2024 European Championship in Germany saw controversy erupt as Spanish full-back Jordi Alba was accused of handling the ball in the penalty area in extra time.

Missed Penalty

The incident occurred in the 118th minute of the match, with the score level at 1-1. A shot from German forward Leroy Sané struck Alba's arm, but Taylor waved away Germany's penalty appeals.

lasting impression

The decision proved to be crucial, as Spain went on to win the match 2-1 in extra time and advance to the semi-finals. The incident has sparked a debate about the use of VAR in football, with many arguing that the technology should have been used to overturn Taylor's decision.