Atletico Madrid-Arsenal, penalty shootout draw and verdict postponed

The first act of the Champions League semifinal between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal, protagonists at the Metropolitano in a 1-1 draw that leaves everything open for the return leg. Unlocking the result were the Gunners, ahead in the 44th minute thanks to a penalty converted by Gyokeres. In the second half, however, came the response of Simeone’s formation, which restored the balance in the 56th minute with the penalty signed by Julian Alvarez.

Atletico also came close to overtaking with Griezmann, stopped by the crossbar, while in the final Eze saw a second penalty kick canceled that could have changed the score again.

The qualification discourse therefore remains completely open and it will be the Emirates Stadium, on Tuesday, May 5, that will decide who will win the pass to the final in Budapest, scheduled at the Puskas Arena.

The other semifinalist will instead emerge from the confrontation between Bayern Munich and PSG, expected the following day at the Allianz Arena after the spectacular 5-4 in favor of the Parisians staged yesterday at the Parc des Princes.