Watch: Atletico lead Inter after controversial handball goal

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid opened the scoring against Inter in the Champions League tonight, however in controversial fashion.

In the tenth minute, Simeone whipped a good ball in, controlled by Alex Baena. After an intercepting tackle from Carlos Augusto, sliding along the floor, the ball ricocheted clearly off Baena’s arm.

Baena then fed the ball to former Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez, who opened the scoring. After a lengthy VAR check, the goal was awarded to the hosts, despite furore from the Inter players, staff and fans.

Watch: Atletico lead Inter after controversial handball

Julian Alvarez gives Atletico Madrid the lead after a lengthy VAR review that briefly paused their celebrations 📺@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/UyYjKN299J

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