Penalty controversy sees Arsenal draw at Atletico
Atletico Madrid 1 - 1 Arsenal Arsenal and Atletico Madrid scored a penalty each in a first-leg draw that leaves their Champions League semi-final in the balance Author | DJ Stadium | Metropolitano Viktor Gyokeres won and converted a spot-kick for the visitors a minute before the break after going down under a challenge from David Hancko. But Julian Alvarez levelled 11 minutes into the second half, scoring from the spot after a video assistant referee review. Highlights of a fascinating night in Madrid. Arsenal’s dreams of a first Champions League final in 20 years remain. youtu.be/BzHhCcnBiRg?... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 30 April 2026 at 06:57 Substitute Eberechi Eze thought he had won Arsenal a second penalty late on when he appeared to beat Hancko to the ball inside the area, but the decision was overturned following another VAR check. Both sides looked quietly content at full-time with all still to play for next week....