VAR denies Arsenal late penalty in draw against Atletico
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 18:01 UTC
- Sources: BBC Sport
Viktor Gyokeres gave Arsenal the lead from the spot before Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico Madrid. A third penalty call was overturned by VAR, ensuring the Champions League semi-final first leg ended 1-1.
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