VAR overturns Arsenal penalty, match ends 1-1
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- Viktor Gyokeres scored a penalty to give Arsenal a 1‑0 lead.
- Julian Alvarez netted a second‑half penalty to equalise for Atletico Madrid.
- VAR overturned a third penalty claim for Arsenal, preserving the 1‑1 scoreline.
- Champions League semi‑final first leg between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal ended 1‑1.
- BBC Sport published the match report on 29 April, noting the VAR decision.
Why it matters: Arsenal lose a chance to take a two‑goal lead, while Atletico preserve a crucial point, keeping the semi‑final evenly poised heading into the second leg. The overturn also highlights VAR's decisive role in high‑stakes matches, reinforcing its influence on tournament outcomes.
