Was it a penalty? Referee awards controversial spot-kick against Bayer

Arsenal travelled away to Bayer Leverkusen for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, and a controversial situation occurred near the end of the half.

Details: Late in the half, a Bayer defender went into a sliding challenge inside his own penalty area and brought down Noni Madueke. The referee pointed to the spot. A VAR review followed, but the decision was not overturned. Arsenal converted the penalty kick.

Reminder: Bayer Leverkusen will face Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, and ahead of the game the German side took a playful jab at their rivals.