Atletico Madrid 1 – 1 Arsenal FT<\/strong><\/p>\nArsenal and Atletico Madrid scored a penalty each in an incident-packed first-leg draw that leaves their Champions League semi-final in the balance.<\/p>\n
Viktor Gyokeres won and scored a spot-kick for the visitors just one minute before the break after he went down under a challenge from David Hancko.<\/p>\n
But Julian Alvarez levelled the score 11 minutes into the second half with a penalty awarded following a video assistant referee review.<\/p>\n
Substitute Eberechi Eze thought he had won Arsenal's second penalty late on when he appeared to beat Hancko to the ball inside the area but the decision was overturned after a VAR check.<\/p>\n
The game started as a cagey affair with neither side looking to give away an advantage.<\/p>\n
But after Gyokeres put the Gunners in front, Atletico Madrid started the second half by piling on the pressure.<\/p>\n
Ademola Lookman forced David Raya into a save before Gabriel Magalhaes produced an excellent block to deny Antoine Griezmann from the rebound as the hosts looked for an equaliser.<\/p>\n
Atletico got a penalty when Marcos Llorente's shot from the edge of the box hit Ben White's leg and then touched his hand.<\/p>\n
The referee pointed to the spot after a VAR check, with Alvarez slamming the ball into the top corner.<\/p>\n
Griezmann hit the crossbar before Lookman had a golden chance to score a second for Atletico but the winger could only shoot straight at Raya from close range.<\/p>\n
The tie is now finely balanced before the two sides meet in the second leg in London next Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Arsenal analysis: Pleasing result for Arteta<\/h2>\n
Arsenal had to fight hard at the Estadio Metropolitano but were solid defensively – and although they lacked a consistent attacking threat, they were unlucky to leave Madrid without a win.<\/p>\n
Gyokeres had one of his better nights in an Arsenal shirt. He may look awkward at times leading the line, but his confident penalty gave the Gunners a platform in the match.<\/p>\n
One of the forward's best attributes is his ball striking and he never looked like he was going to miss from the spot when given the chance.<\/p>\n
Manager Mikel Arteta has made a big point this season of saying how his 'finishers' – his substitutes – will make the difference in key moments.<\/p>\n
That was nearly proved right again as substitute Eze sought to make an impact – but he was denied a penalty after going down following contact from Hancko.<\/p>\n
Raya needed to make some key saves to stop Arsenal from going behind and Atletico did hit the crossbar.<\/p>\n
Arsenal will also feel that the penalty given against them was harsh, considering the ball hit White's leg before striking the defender's hand.<\/p>\n
But the Gunners can take confidence from the fact that they will kick off on level terms with home advantage next week.<\/p>\n
Atletico analysis: Alvarez shows why he is linked with world's best<\/h2>\n
Before the match, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said that some of the world's best sides, including Arsenal, are interested in signing Alvarez.<\/p>\n
And the Argentine forward provided a performance which showed why he has so many admirers.<\/p>\n
The striker made Atletico's first chance himself when he showed clever footwork to beat Gabriel on the edge of the box before forcing Raya into a good save.<\/p>\n
He then almost beat Raya from 30 yards with a free-kick after Gyokeres had given away a foul early in the second half.<\/p>\n
His penalty to level the game was powerfully struck into the top corner – Raya was rooted the spot, such was ferocity of the shot.<\/p>\n
Alvarez only returned to the starting line-up for this game after a thigh problem – and he had to go off after appearing to pick up a knock.<\/p>\n
Atleti will hope that it is nothing serious, as they will need him if they are to reach the final.<\/p>\n
What next for these teams?<\/h2>\n
Arsenal return to league action on Saturday when they host Fulham (17:30 BST).<\/p>\n
Atletico travel to take on Valencia in La Liga, also on Saturday (15:15 BST).<\/p>\n
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