Real Madrid are facing Arsenal in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, and UEFA has provided an explanation for a controversial moment that occurred during the match.
After suffering a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in England, Real Madrid are attempting to mount a comeback this Wednesday in Spain to secure a spot in the Champions League semifinals. Amid that effort, a controversial moment unfolded during the second leg, and UEFA issued an official explanation.
In the 23rd minute of the first half, referee Francois Letexier awarded a penalty to the Spanish giants after a hold by Declan Rice on Kylian Mbappe inside the box. However, just moments later, VAR reviewed the call and ruled that the penalty should not be given to Real Madrid.
Immediately, a message appeared on the stadium screens explaining the decision: “No penalty – No foul. Arsenal’s player N° 41 did not commit a foul on the opponent.” UEFA later expanded on that reasoning, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano: “The penalty for Real Madrid has been taken away due to a non-foul by Declan Rice.”
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From: bolavip.com
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