Arteta Critiques Penalty Decision Following Arsenal's Draw with Atletico Madrid
Mikel Arteta expressed strong disapproval of the penalty decision involving Eberechi Eze after Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.
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Updated about 2 months ago
After Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, Mikel Arteta criticized the decision to overturn a penalty awarded to Eberechi Eze.
Arteta described the ruling as 'completely unacceptable,' highlighting his frustration with the officiating in such a crucial match.
The match, held on April 29, 2026, saw Arsenal and Atletico Madrid battle to a stalemate in the first leg of the semi-finals.