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Arteta Fumes as Arsenal's Penalty Dreams Go Up in Smoke

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Arteta Fumes as Arsenal's Penalty Dreams Go Up in Smoke

In a thrilling Champions League showdown, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid ended in a 1-1 tie. Arsenal was left scratching their heads after a penalty was overturned thanks to VAR, leaving Mikel Arteta steaming mad. Declan Rice pointed fingers at the Atletico fans for swaying the ref. Now, it's all eyes on the Emirates for the next clash!

09:10 am on Friday, 1 May, 2026 | Ezekiel Olamide

Quick rundown

1.Arsenal denied a second penalty against Atletico Madrid.

2.VAR overturned the initial penalty decision due to minimal contact.

3.Arteta criticized the decision as 'completely unacceptable.'

4.UEFA explained no foul was committed by Atletico's player.

5.Declan Rice suggested Atletico fans influenced the referee's decision.

Quick rundown

1.Arsenal denied a second penalty against Atletico Madrid.

2.VAR overturned the initial penalty decision due to minimal contact.

3.Arteta criticized the decision as 'completely unacceptable.'

4.UEFA explained no foul was committed by Atletico's player.

5.Declan Rice suggested Atletico fans influenced the referee's decision.