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04/29 15:59 CDT Arsenal and Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw in 1st
leg of Champions League semifinals
Arsenal and Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw in 1st leg of Champions
League semifinals
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) --- Atletico Madrid and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg of the
Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.
It was a gritty encounter in Madrid between the clubs trying to return to the
final after a long absence and looking to win the European title for the first
time.
It was a harsh contrast to Tuesday's semifinal, when defending champion Paris
Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thriller in France.
Viktor Gykeres put Arsenal ahead at the Metropolitano stadium by converting a
44th-minute penalty kick. Julin Alvarez equalized for Atletico --- also from
the penalty spot --- in the 56th.
Arsenal was awarded another penalty in the 78th after Eberechi Eze was brought
down by David Hancko inside the area, but the call was overturned --- several
moments later --- after a video review.
The second leg is next Tuesday in England.
Atletico last made it to the Champions League final in 2016, when it lost city
rival Real Madrid.
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