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The Gunners welcomed the European champions to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night looking to take a lead to the Santiago Bernabeu next week

Mikel Arteta’s men started the game the brighter of the two teams and got Gabriel Martinelli behind Madrid’s defence on a number of occasions. They came closest inside the first 15 minutes when a corner was blocked off the line, accidentally, by William Saliba

In the 15th minute, referee Irfan Pelijo stopped play due to a check for a possible penalty for Arsenal. It came after a cross from Martinelli was met by Declan Rice from close-range, but the effort was blocked by Raul Asencio.

Replays showed that Rice’s left-footed volley struck the 22-year-old’s left arm close to Thibaut Courtois’ goal. VAR official, Bastian Dankert, reviewed the footage for a couple of minutes before allowing play to continue.

Clattenburg, who joined Amazon Prime Video’s live broadcast of the game, was on hand to explain why the VAR had taken so long to come to a decision with UEFA’s regulations different to the Premier League.

“I’d be amazed if that’s given,” he said. “The distance is very, very short. He isn’t putting his arm out to make himself bigger.
What we have to remember is UEFA has a different criteria to the Premier League with handball. They are more strict on their punishment on the handball.

“Given that the hand is out-stretched, UEFA would try and give a penalty. But I don’t agree that this is a penalty kick.”

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**Arsenal Denied Early Penalty as VAR Controversy Clouds Champions League Thriller at the Emirates**

The Emirates Stadium was buzzing on Tuesday night as Arsenal welcomed European giants Real Madrid in a Champions League showdown brimming with anticipation. With a trip to the Santiago Bernabéu on the line, Mikel Arteta’s side looked determined to strike first—and nearly did.

The Gunners began on the front foot, with Gabriel Martinelli frequently exploiting space behind the Madrid defense. The home crowd were nearly on their feet inside the opening quarter-hour, when a corner created chaos in the box, only for William Saliba to unintentionally block a goal-bound effort on the line.

Controversy soon followed in the 15th minute. Referee Irfan Peljto paused play to review a potential penalty for Arsenal after a Martinelli cross found Declan Rice, whose volley from close range struck Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio near the goalmouth. Replays showed the ball hitting Asencio’s outstretched left arm—prompting a lengthy VAR review by Bastian Dankert.

Despite the apparent contact, VAR eventually waved play on, ruling no penalty—much to the frustration of Arsenal players and fans.

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, on punditry duty for Amazon Prime Video, weighed in on the decision and shed light on the contrasting handball interpretations between UEFA and the Premier League.

> “I’d be amazed if that’s given,” Clattenburg said. “The distance is very, very short. He isn’t putting his arm out to make himself bigger.”

He continued:
> “What we have to remember is UEFA has a different criteria to the Premier League with handball. They are more strict on their punishment on handball. Given that the hand is outstretched, UEFA would try and give a penalty. But I don’t agree that this is a penalty kick.”

The moment added another layer of drama to an already pulsating night in North London. While Arsenal dominated early proceedings, the denied penalty could prove pivotal as the tie heads to Madrid next week.

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