Real Sociedad were level with Atlético Madrid late in the match when Job Ochieng was penalised for handball inside the area. The ball appeared to strike Ochieng's leg or thigh before making contact with his arm, but the penalty decision stood after VAR involvement. Alejandro Grimaldo converted the resulting spot kick before Atlético went on to win 3-0. Real Sociedad strongly disputed the decision, while several Spanish refereeing experts have argued that the penalty was correctly awarded because Ochieng's arm was in a punishable position.