US Edition'This Cannot Happen': Arsenal's Arteta Livid over Eze Penalty Review
Arteta said the overturned call changed the tie after referee Danny Makkelie reviewed the incident 13 times and denied Arsenal a second penalty.
- On Wednesday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration following a 1-1 Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid, criticizing a late penalty decision overturned by VAR.
- Referee Danny Makkelie initially awarded a penalty after Eberechi Eze was challenged by David Hancko, but VAR official Dennis Higler instructed a review that resulted in the decision being overturned after watching it 13 times.
- Earlier, Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal, but Atletico Madrid equalized when Julian Alvarez converted a penalty following a handball ruling against Ben White after a Marcos Llorente shot.
- Arteta claimed the overturned decision "changed the course" of the match and stated he was "incredibly fuming" about the ruling at this competition level.
- Despite the draw, Arsenal remains favored to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years, with the decisive second leg scheduled at the Emirates on Tuesday.
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After Tuesday's incredible match between PSG and Bayern, the Champions League semi-final clash was expectedly less goal-scoring. There was no shortage of drama and tension in Madrid, with Arsenal and Atletico drawing 1-1. Arsenal's players and manager Mikel Arteta are hoping the home fans will help them to a big win in the second leg and their first final in the competition since 2006.
Big swirl in the Champions League semi-finals! At the 1:1 between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal FC, a withdrawn penalty provides for heated discussions. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta then makes a clear statement. This scene heats the spirits. In the 81st minute, referee Danny Makkelie had initially decided for Arsenal on penalty meters after David Hancko had met Eberechi Eze at the foot.After an intervention of the VAR and a video study, the referee …
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