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Arteta 'incredibly fuming' over controversial VAR penalty decision in Arsenal draw at Atlético
Gunners denied second penalty after initial spot-kick awarded then overturned in Champions League semifinal first leg
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- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed fury after a controversial VAR decision denied his side a second penalty in their 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw at Atlético Madrid.
- Viktor Gyökeres' first-half penalty was cancelled out by Julián Álvarez after the break, but Arsenal were left incensed when referee Danny Makkelie overturned his initial penalty award for a challenge on substitute Eberechi Eze following VAR review.
- Arteta called the decision 'against the rules' and said it 'changed the course' of the tie, while Atlético boss Diego Simeone commented on VAR's inconsistent application.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed fury after a controversial VAR decision denied his side a second penalty in their 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw at Atlético Madrid. Viktor Gyökeres' first-half penalty was cancelled out by Julián Álvarez after the break, but Arsenal were left incensed when referee Danny Makkelie overturned his initial penalty award for a challenge on substitute Eberechi Eze following VAR review. Arteta called the decision 'against the rules' and said it 'changed the course' of the tie, while Atlético boss Diego Simeone commented on VAR's inconsistent application.
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