Watch: Atletico lead Inter after controversial handball goal

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.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Carlos Augusto celebrates his side’s second goal, on own goal scored by Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo (not pictured) during the Serie A match at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

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