US EditionArsenal manager Arteta infuriated by decision to overturn penalty against Atletico Madrid
Arteta said the referee reviewed the incident 13 times before rescinding the penalty, and TNT Sports panelists also disputed the call.
- On Wednesday, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 in their Champions League semifinal first leg, a match defined by a controversial VAR intervention that overturned a late penalty for Arsenal.
- Referee Danny Makkelie awarded Arsenal a penalty in the 82nd minute after David Hancko fouled Eberechi Eze, but reversed the decision after reviewing the incident 13 times, citing insufficient contact.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was "incredibly fuming" with the decision, stating "You make that decision, you cannot overturn that decision when you have to look at it 13 times."
- Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone faced scrutiny for his sideline conduct during the VAR review, with TNT Sports pundit Steven Gerrard noting his persistent interference while the official checked the monitor.
- The second leg takes place on Tuesday at Emirates Stadium, where Arteta hopes to secure Arsenal's first Champions League final appearance since 2006.
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Hancko touched the striker but no penalty was awarded. Atlético drew 1–1 with Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals.
After the draw at the Metropolitano Stadium, the Atletico and Arsenal coaches had a lot to say about the refereeing decisions.
“How the hell” - Mikel Arteta furiously reacts to VAR overturning Arsenal penalty in 1-1 draw against Atletico
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was far from happy when VAR overturned a penalty for a foul on Eberechi Eze in the 1-1 UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (April
Danny Makkelie is the scapegoat after Atletico Madrid-Arsenal (1-1). The Dutchman awarded three penalties but reversed the last one after reviewing the VAR footage multiple times. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta calls that decision "completely unacceptable".
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