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Arsenal’s late penalty appeal was controversially overturned, leaving them to settle for a draw in the first leg of the semifinal at the Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026.

Arsenal controlled the first half of the match against Atlético Madrid. Viktor Gyokeres scored a goal for Arsenal after being fouled in the area. However, Álvarez equalized for Atlético Madrid with a penalty after Ben White’s handball.

David Raya made a crucial save from a close-range shot by Ademola Lookman. Gabriel Magalhaes blocked a shot from Antoine Griezmann that was heading towards goal. Griezmann also hit the woodwork during the match.

Eberechi Eze was denied a penalty after a challenge by David Hancko. Arsenal thought they had another chance to win when Eze went down under another Hancko challenge, but the referee controversially reversed his decision after consulting the pitch-side monitor.

The match ended in a draw, with Arsenal settling for a creditable first-leg result. This match is part of the UEFA Champions League semifinals, where both teams aim to advance to the final.

Atlético Madrid has struggled recently, recording only two wins in their last nine matches and conceding 18 goals during that stretch. Diego Simeone’s side edged past Barcelona in the quarterfinals but faces uncertainty moving forward.

The next ruling is expected on May 12 in Lisbon. The match aired live on Paramount Plus in the US, allowing fans to follow this critical stage of the tournament.