In the return match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bukayo Saka, thus winning 2-1 on aggregate after two legs. This result helped the "Gunners" reach the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years.
However, alongside the joy of victory, the match also left a less than positive aftermath related to a controversial incident. The situation occurred in the first half when Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori collided with Pubill and fell to the ground. After the referee blew the whistle for a foul, cameras captured the moment the 22-year-old Atletico defender walked over and stepped on Calafiori's wrist.
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Pubill stepped on Calafiori's hand. |
The Italian defender immediately clutched his arm in pain and showed clear signs of discomfort. However, the referee did not issue any penalty to Pubill. The Spanish player then helped Calafiori to his feet, as if nothing serious had happened.
The referee's decision quickly sparked controversy among Arsenal fans. Many online opinions suggested it was a deliberate act, a familiar "dirty trick" used by pragmatic teams. Some fans even called it a "dirty trick" and insisted the situation could not have been unintentional.
Furthermore, some opinions have recalled a previous statement by coach Diego Simeone, when he criticized defender Ben White for stepping on the Atletico club logo in the first leg. This comparison further intensified the controversy, with many arguing that there is a "contradiction" in their perspectives.
This isn't the first time Arsenal have felt unfairly treated in this fixture. In the first leg, London fans also reacted when the pitch in their defensive half was watered before the second half.
Nevertheless, Arsenal still achieved their biggest goal of reaching the final and have a chance to aim for a double this season.
Source: https://znews.vn/tro-ban-cua-trung-ve-atletico-bi-vach-tran-post1649140.html
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