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MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 29: Referee Danny Makkelie checks the VAR screen before overturning a penalty to Arsenal for a foul by David Hancko of Atletico de Madrid (not pictured) on Eberechi Eze of Arsenal (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
VAR overturned a penalty kick for Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, highlighting different refereeing standards between Serie A and the Champions League, writes Lorenzo Bettoni.
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ByLorenzo Bettoni
Lorenzo Bettoni is the Editor of Football Italia.
