Atlético and Arsenal drew (1-1) on Wednesday at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League. Both teams scored from the penalty spot.

Published on: 04/29/2026 - 10:58 p.m. Modified on: 04/29/2026 - 11:08 p.m.

Back to reality for the Champions League. After the breathtaking PSG – Bayern Munich, the second semi-final was less bombastic: Atlético Madrid and Arsenal separated in a draw (1-1) on Wednesday April 29, even if the Madrilenians could have hoped for better.

A story of penalties

In a match that was necessarily less rhythmic than the day before due to the defensive talents of the two teams, the score only evolved thanks to penalties. In the first half, Viktor Gyökeres is pushed behind his back by David Hancko and the referee points to the penalty spot. The Swede then takes justice into his own hands (45th, 0-1).

In the second half, a handball from Ben White was penalized on a shot from Llorente. Julian Alvarez takes care of the job by sending a cannonball into the top corner (56th, 1-1).

A third penalty could have decided a winner. At the end of the match, Eze fell in the penalty area after a foul by Hancko, who seemed to touch him with his foot. Atlético Madrid protests and the referee checks the VAR and corrects his decision (81st).

Even if Antoine Griezmann and the Colchoneros increased their attacks in the second half, coming up against Gunners goalkeeper David Raya, for the show, we will return. See you at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday May 5 to decide a winner.

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