How Arsenal lost control of their Champions League semifinal and why they will get it back
Arsenal held a 1-0 lead at halftime in their Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid thanks to a Viktor Gyokeres penalty, dominating possession and stifling their opponents' attack. However, the second half saw Atletico grow into the game, earning a penalty and generating significantly more chances, ultimately resulting in a 1-1 draw. Despite the setback, Arsenal remain in a strong position to advance ahead of the second leg at the Emirates.
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How Arsenal lost control of their Champions League semifinal and why they will get it back A draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the first leg has the Gunners in control of the tie, and they figure to put together a stronger performance at the Emirates in the second leg By James Benge Apr 30, 2026 at 10:22 am ET • 9 min read Getty Images MADRID -- With 45 minutes played at the Estadio Metropolitano, the Champions League semifinal was following an Arsenal blueprint quite nicely.
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