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Following Arsenal's 1-0 victory, which secured a 2-1 aggregate win, prominent Madrid-based publications have launched a scathing assault on the performance of referee Daniel Siebert, framing the result as a profound injustice.\n\nMarca set the tone with its coverage, labeling the match \"controversial\" and asserting that Atletico was denied a clear penalty. The incident in question involved Antoine Griezmann, who appeared to be fouled in the box, but the referee instead blew for an earlier infringement by Atletico's Pubill. The newspaper argues this decision robbed the Spanish side of a golden opportunity to level the tie.\n\nThe controversy deepened with claims of a second, and even a third, missed penalty. Giuliano Simeone, son of Atletico manager Diego Simeone, pointed to an alleged foul by Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori in the 41st minute. Marca reported that television broadcasts failed to show conclusive images of a potential offside, but images later posted by Simeone on Instagram suggested he was in a legal position, making the non-call even more baffling to the Spanish contingent.\n\nAS newspaper adopted an even more inflammatory tone, running the headline \"Cruel and Injuste\" (Cruel and Unjust). Their report painted a picture of a heroic Atletico side that \"died standing up,\" but was ultimately undone by what they perceive as biased officiating. The publication accused Siebert of applying a double standard, claiming he \"whistled every contact from the Rojiblancos on the skin of the English, but not the reverse.\"\n\nBeyond the refereeing, the Spanish press also dissected individual performances within the Atletico squad. Marca was particularly critical of defender Robin Le Normand and midfielder Matteo Ruggeri for failing to react quickly enough after goalkeeper Jan Oblak's superb save, which led directly to Arsenal's decisive goal just before halftime. The newspaper described the Gunners' goal as an \"undeserved reward\" given their overall performance in the match.\n\nStriker Alexander Sorloth also came under fire for a \"fatal error\" in the 80th minute, where he squandered a clear chance to equalize and force extra time. This missed opportunity was highlighted as a pivotal moment that sealed Atletico's fate, a narrative of missed chances compounding the perceived refereeing errors.\n\nCatalan outlet Mundo Deportivo, often a rival to Madrid-based clubs, surprisingly aligned with its Spanish counterparts in this instance. The paper acknowledged that at least two penalties should have been awarded to Atletico. Their analysis of the Calafiori incident described the offside call that negated it as \"astonishing,\" especially since it was not even reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).\n\nThe collective outrage underscores the high stakes and emotional volatility of Champions League knockout football. For Atletico Madrid, this elimination represents another painful chapter in their quest for European glory, a campaign that ended not with a bang, but with what their media perceives as a whimper induced by external factors. The result sends Arsenal through to the final, leaving the Spanish capital to grapple with a sense of what might have been.\n\nThe criticism also highlights the intense scrutiny referees face at the highest level of the sport. Every decision is magnified, and in a tie decided by the finest of margins, controversial calls can define a team's entire season. The Spanish press has firmly placed the blame for Atletico's exit on the shoulders of the match officials, a narrative that will likely persist in Madrid for some time.\n\nFor Arsenal, the victory is a monumental achievement, but it is now overshadowed by the controversy. The English club will prepare for the final, while Atletico and their supporters are left to ponder a campaign that, in their eyes, was unjustly cut short. The debate over refereeing standards and the use of technology will continue to rage long after the final whistle.\n\nBased on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.","news","Spanish media outlets Marca, AS, and Mundo Deportivo express fury over refereeing decisions in the Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid Champions League semi-final, citing missed penalties and controversial calls.","326257545968619520","Arsenal","327501943926689793","326135636794806272","AFC Champions League Elite","326542229717913600","Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid","2026-05-06T15:08:00Z","spanish-press-erupts-over-champions-league-refereeing-as-atletico-madrid-exit","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002F-une-recompense-immeritee-au-vu-de-la-performance-d-arsenal-la-presse-espagnole-irritee-par-l-arbitrage-lors-de-la-demi-finale-de-la-ligue-des-champions\u002F1673519#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[63,68,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90],"326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326255039846813696","326255039884562432","326255040996052992","326255041625198592","326257536296554496","326257769613103104","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326255038584328192",[64,69,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102],"Paraguay","Lesotho","FK Partizan","Vardar Skopje","Kalju Nomme","Partizani","Auxerre","Capital","Anderlecht","Canada","Legia Warszawa","Spanish Press Erupts Over Champions League Refereeing as Atletico Madrid Exit",[105,129,148,165],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":106,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":107,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":108,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":109,"slug":110,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":111,"teamId":112,"teamName":113,"teamIds":114,"teamNames":121,"title":128},"French fans display 'Courage Hugo' banner in support of Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike, who ruptured his Achilles tendon and will miss the World Cup.","338076964512337921","0","2026-06-04T19:50:02Z","hugo-ekitike-injury-courage-hugo-banner-at-france-match","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FLes-supporters-francais-apportent-leur-soutien-a-ekitike-blesse-et-absent-pour-la-coupe-du-monde-courage-hugo\u002F1681882#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257545918287872","Liverpool",[112,115,116,117,80,81,82,85,118,119,120,88],"326222711447621632","326222712533946368","326257535994564608","326257536078450688","326257807785463808","326257576805142528",[113,122,123,124,92,93,94,97,125,126,127,100],"France","Ivory Coast","Nantes","Paris Saint Germain","Reading","Tune","Hugo Ekitike Injury: 'Courage Hugo' Banner at France Match",{"awayTeamId":68,"awayTeamName":69,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":130,"homeTeamId":118,"homeTeamName":125,"id":131,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":132,"matchName":133,"publishedAt":134,"slug":135,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":136,"teamId":116,"teamName":123,"teamIds":137,"teamNames":142,"title":147},"With Saliba injured, Konaté set to start for France vs Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday. Deschamps unconcerned, but Liverpool man's form under scrutiny.","337736639503667201","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-06-03T21:14:37Z","why-konate-is-key-france-s-defensive-shuffle-without-saliba","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FMalgre-sa-saison-decevante-avec-liverpool-ibrahima-konate-est-il-le-remplacant-ideal-de-william-saliba-en-defense-centrale-avec-les-bleus\u002F1681559#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[116,118,68,117,138,80,81,82,85,86,139,140,112,119,115,141],"326222707446255616","326257536413995008","326257534526558208","326222712898850816",[123,125,69,124,143,92,93,94,97,98,144,145,113,126,122,146],"Antwerp","Paris FC","RB Leipzig","Qatar","Why Konaté is Key: France's Defensive Shuffle Without Saliba",{"awayTeamId":68,"awayTeamName":69,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":149,"homeTeamId":118,"homeTeamName":125,"id":150,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":132,"matchName":133,"publishedAt":151,"slug":152,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":153,"teamId":154,"teamName":155,"teamIds":156,"teamNames":160,"title":164},"Spain boss De la Fuente: 'I'd love to lose 15 UCL finals' after Arsenal trio's PSG heartbreak. He tells Raya, Merino, Zubimendi to be proud.","337668839032492033","2026-06-03T16:33:00Z","de-la-fuente-i-d-love-to-lose-15-champions-league-finals","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FVideo\u002FCoupe-du-monde-espagne-luis-de-la-fuente-sur-ses-joueurs-d-arsenal-j-aurais-aime-perdre-quinze-ligues-des-champions\u002F20234230#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711653142528","Spain",[154,118,68,80,82,85,86,139,157,158,159,88],"326257539844935680","326222712819159040","326257537865224192",[155,125,69,92,94,97,98,144,161,162,163,100],"Parma","Iraq","Estoril","De la Fuente: I'd Love to Lose 15 Champions League Finals",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":166,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":167,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":108,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":168,"slug":169,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":170,"teamId":68,"teamName":69,"teamIds":171,"teamNames":180,"title":189},"At 39, Olivier Giroud extends LOSC contract for a 12th UCL run, joining an elite club. 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This fixture represents a classic European duel of philosophies: Arsenal's fluid, attacking artistry under their long-term project versus the gritty, tactical discipline and knockout-stage pedigree of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid. With a place in the final at Wembley on the line, the stakes could not be higher.\n\nThe history between these two is brief but unforgettable, defined by their dramatic 2018 Europa League semifinal where Atletico advanced despite Arsenal's spirited efforts. Now, on the grandest stage, the rivalry is renewed. For Arsenal, this is a chance to cement their return to Europe's elite and chase a first Champions League title. For Atletico, it's another opportunity for Simeone to prove his side's enduring ability to conquer the continent through sheer will and defensive mastery.\n\nTactically, the battle will be fascinating. Arsenal will look to dominate possession, with their intricate passing and movement seeking to unlock Atletico's famously resolute low block. The key will be whether Arsenal's creative midfielders can find spaces between the lines. Atletico, meanwhile, will be content to absorb pressure, stay compact, and strike with devastating efficiency on the counter-attack through their rapid forwards. Set-pieces could also be a decisive weapon for the Spanish side.\n\nThe atmosphere at the Emirates will be electric, a cauldron of noise as the home faithful attempt to roar their team to a first Champions League final since 2006. Fans can expect a tense, tactical chess match punctuated by moments of high drama. Every tackle, interception, and chance will be met with a roar. This is more than a match; it's a monumental test of nerve, strategy, and ambition, with a place in history awaiting the victor.",{"code":198,"id":68,"imagePath":199,"name":69,"slug":200},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F42.png","arsenal","2026-05-05T19:00:00Z",90,"326135628938874880","UEFA Champions League","uefa-champions-league","arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-2026-05-05","live",[]]