VAR denies Arsenal late penalty in draw against Atletico
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Viktor Gyokeres puts Arsenal ahead from the spot before an equalising penalty from Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez in the second half. A third penalty call for the Gunners is overturned by VAR which ensures the first leg of their Champions League semi-final ends in a 1-1 draw.
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