Pirlo: Is it a penalty? Sometimes... Champions League - Real Madrid Official in a tight spot

After the controversial penalty awarded to Real Madrid, that allowed them to reach the Champions League semifinals at the expense of Juventus, former bianconeri player, Andrea Pirlo, weighed into the argument.

The Italian was sympathetic with Gianluigi Buffon's reaction but also suggested that it could well have been a spot kick.

"Is it a a penalty? I think it could be," he said at the presentation of 'La Noche del Maestro,' the party that will bid him farewell as a professional player on May 21.

"But I understand Buffon, I would've gone crazy.

"I think he exaggerated the part about a crime against the humanity of sports being committed, but it should be understood that it was his last game in the Champions League and he expected to win it."

The debate over the penalty is still raging, almost 24 hours afterwards, and Pirlo had another interesting take on it.

"The Madrid penalty could be given, but the referee in certain situations can avoid giving it too," he continued.

"This elimination will have repercussions, and the disappointment remains, but after a few days Juventus will look to the league and the Italian Cup.

"I am ambassador of the final, between Milan and Juventus, and I can't have preferences."