Arteta comments on two penalties in Atlético clash
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Arsenal faced Atlético and played out a draw, 1:1. Both goals came from the penalty spot, and the Gunners’ head coach gave his reaction afterward.
Details: Speaking at the post-match press conference, Spanish tactician Mikel Arteta admitted that such penalties would not have been awarded in the English Premier League.
Quote: "They would not have been penalties in the Premier League," Arteta said after the match.
We previously reported that the draw in Madrid allowed Arsenal to equal their longest unbeaten run in the history of the European Cup/Champions League. The Gunners are now on a streak of 13 consecutive matches without defeat.
Reminder: Atletico Madrid’s star sustained an injury in the match against Arsenal and was forced to leave the pitch.
