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The Digest:

Arsenal's Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid ended in a pulsating 1-1 draw after a late penalty for the Gunners was controversially overturned by VAR. Viktor Gyokeres put Arsenal ahead from the spot before Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico from their own penalty. Referee Danny Makkelie pointed to the spot when Eberechi Eze went down under a challenge from David Hancko in the 78th minute, but changed his decision after reviewing the monitor.

Key Points:
  • Atletico's Ademola Lookman missed a golden chance, shooting straight at David Raya.
  • Alvarez was forced off with an apparent injury after an excellent performance.
  • The second leg will be played at the Emirates Stadium next week.
  • Arsenal controlled the first half but endured an Atletico onslaught after the break.
  • The winner will face Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
The draw leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of next week's second leg.

Sources: Sky Sports, SuperSports