Morten Hjulmand scored his first goal as an Atlético de Madrid player in the match against Levante, but the goal was disallowed after VAR intervention. The Danish striker received a precise pass from Álex Baena in the forward zone and, after scoring, celebrated enthusiastically. However, the video assistant referee notified referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea that Hjulmand was ahead at the time of receiving the ball, placing him in an offside position. The decision was confirmed after the first replay of the play, and the goal was disqualified.
The incident comes at a time when the Danish midfielder is trying to regain his form after a series of performances that have not lived up to expectations. Hjulmand was sent off in the match against Stuttgart and had an unconvincing performance against Deportivo La Coruña, which has raised doubts about his ability to lead the team in the current season. Atlético coach Cholo Simeone had planned for Hjulmand not to start the game against Levante, which would have been a controversial decision if the player had started.
The disallowance of the goal also has implications for Hjulmand's participation in the Champions League. With the team in the group stage, the absence of his presence in the locker room could affect the lineup against Bayern Munich, where the Danish striker was expected to play a key role. Atlético de Madrid will have to decide how to adjust its strategy and who will take Hjulmand's place in the next matches.