After the nine-goal madness in Paris, this Wednesday (29) featured Atlético de Madrid versus Arsenal.

It was the first leg of the other semifinal of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League.

And the clash played at Atleti’s home, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, ended 1-1.

Gyökeres and Julián Álvarez, both from the penalty spot, scored.

There was also a third penalty — which was eventually overturned after a VAR review.

The first half was evenly matched in both possession and chances created.

Atleti tried to press right away and, as the minutes went by, Arsenal started to see more of the ball.

The first real chance of the match fell to Julián Álvarez, who forced Raya into action.

Madueke had been trying to make the difference at the other end — including a dangerous effort.

He won a penalty from Hancko and converted it (44').

The change gave Llorente more freedom — he had been playing at right-back.

And it helped Los Colchoneros improve with the ball.

VAR awarded a penalty for Ben White’s foul after a shot from Llorente himself.

And Julián Álvarez sent Raya the wrong way (56').

It was his 10th goal. Never before had an Atleti player scored so many times in a single Champions League edition.

And the comeback nearly came through Griezmann in his "Last Dance" at the Metropolitano in the UCL before heading to MLS.

Arteta made three changes at once, giving Arsenal a completely different front four.

Very close to the play, Danny Makkelie awarded a penalty for Hancko’s challenge on Eze.

But he was called to the VAR monitor and changed his mind.

The intensity from both teams dropped in the final minutes.