Arsenal and Atlético Madrid each scored a penalty in an eventful first leg, which ended in a draw, leaving the Champions League semi-final between the two sides up for grabs.
Viktor Gyokeres won and converted a penalty for the Gunners just one minute before halftime after being fouled by defender David Hanco.
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Atlético Madrid started the second half with intense attacking pressure in search of an equalizer, and their efforts were rewarded when Marcos Llorente’s shot struck defender Ben White’s hand in a moment that sent the Wanda Metropolitano into a frenzy.
After consulting VAR, the referee awarded a penalty, which Julián Álvarez confidently converted into the top corner in the 56th minute.
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With this result, the tie remains wide open ahead of the highly anticipated second leg in London next Tuesday, where both teams will be vying for a place in the final of Europe’s most prestigious club competition.
Paris Saint-Germain had previously defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the other semi-final. The final between the two sides will be held at the Puskás Aréna on May 30th.
