In a highly anticipated Champions League encounter between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid, a controversial moment occurred when Arsenal were denied a clear penalty. The incident involved Atlético's Antoine Griezmann pushing Arsenal's Leandro Trossard in the back inside the box, but the referee waved play on.
Trossard, who was positioned to receive a cross, was clearly shoved by Griezmann, causing him to lose balance. Despite the obvious contact, no whistle was blown, much to the dismay of the Arsenal players and coaching staff. Replays showed the push was unnecessary and could have easily been called a foul.
The decision left Arsenal frustrated, as they were chasing a goal in a tightly contested match. While the final outcome is not yet known, this non-call will surely be a talking point in post-match analysis. Football pundits have already begun debating whether VAR should have intervened.