Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey Champions League semi-final first leg
- On Wednesday, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal drew 1-1 in their Champions League semi-final first leg at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Two penalties decided the tense encounter, leaving the contest delicately balanced ahead of next week's return leg.
- Viktor Gyokeres gave Arsenal the lead in the 44th minute after being fouled by David Hancko inside the box. Julian Alvarez equalized for Atletico in the 56th minute following a Ben White handball, restoring parity with a firm penalty.
- Referee Danny Makkelie overturned a potential second penalty for Arsenal after reviewing contact on substitute Eberechi Eze. Makkelie watched at least a dozen replays before ruling the Slovakian defender's contact minimal, preserving the 1-1 scoreline.
- Arsenal turns to Premier League action against Fulham on Saturday while the semi-final remains poised for next week's return leg at the Emirates Stadium. Atletico will prepare for the decisive match in London.
- Seeking a first Champions League final in 20 years, Arsenal remains in contention against Atletico, who last reached the final nine years ago. The winner will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the Budapest final on May 30.
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The Champions League of Europe has been cruel with Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid, which despite being historical protagonists in the tournament have never been able to lift the Orejona. Both teams, with opposing game styles, faced yesterday in the Metropolitan stadium where a draw 1-1 left the playoff open after a due-lo of great intensity from beginning to end, although without reaching the whirlwind of the nine goals scored the night before i…
(AFP) The Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal tied (1-1) this Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals game, leaving everything to be decided for next week in London. A prison transformed by the Swede Viktor Gyökeres (44') advanced the Gunners, but another maximum penalty, marked by the Argentine Julián Álvarez (56'), balanced the qualifier. "At least it is in our hands, in front of our people, to be in the final," said Arsenal coach Mikel …
In the semi-final match of the Football Champions League, FC Arsenal from London played 1:1 at Atlético Madrid.
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