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April 29, 2026
Atlético Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: Champions League semi-final, first leg
It was a see-saw tie. And if it lacked the beauty of Paris Saint-Germain versus Bayern Munich in the other Champions League semi-final, first-leg from Tuesday night, it still had drama; knife-edge tension.
TL;DR
- The Champions League semi-final first leg between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal ended 1-1.
- A late penalty awarded to Arsenal was overturned by VAR after a pitchside review.
- Both teams scored penalties, with Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez converting for their respective sides.
- Arsenal felt hard done by the VAR decision, with the manager expressing significant disappointment.
- Atlético Madrid started the second half with greater intensity, but Arsenal had positive spells of play.
- The tie is evenly poised for the second leg at the Emirates.
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