# Stutter penalty scrutiny returns after Barco miss costs Chelsea

Barco missed a stutter-style penalty, and the miss cost Chelsea. The incident has put the technique back in the spotlight, with questions over its risk in high-pressure moments. It matters because penalty routines are closely analysed in elite football.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmp3g8vxd258o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:17:48 GMT