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Arsenal may face a significant setback as Declan Rice could be banned for the crucial Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid. This follows a controversial penalty decision in the first leg that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal could have superstar banned for Atletico Madrid showdown
The Champions League semi-final tie between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal is finely poised after this weekās 1-1 draw at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. However, Diego Simeoneās side could be set for another boost to their chances of reaching a third final in 12 years.
On the same day it was revealed Julian Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone and Alexander Sorloth should be fit for next weekās second leg at the Emirates Stadium, itās now been reported by The Times (via Diario AS) that Arsenal could be without Declan Rice for the showdown clash in North London.
There was a lot of frustration from Arsenal personnel at the decision to overturn a penalty in the second half of the first leg, which would have given Mikel Artetaās side the chance to go 2-1 up. Rice was one of the players to speak out on the matter, and he claimed that referee Danny Makkelie was influenced to change his decision by the home supporters inside the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
āUEFAĀ is totally different. In both areas you have to be very careful, because they whistle absolutely everything. The second, that of Eberechi Eze,Ā is a clear penalty. I donāt know how they didnāt whistle it. I thinkĀ the fans provoked the decisionĀ and made the refereeĀ change his mind.ā
Declan Rice could be banned due to his comments regarding a controversial penalty decision in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
The first leg of the Champions League semi-final ended in a 1-1 draw at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
If Declan Rice is banned, it could significantly weaken Arsenal's midfield and their chances of progressing to the Champions League final.
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According to the aforementioned report, UEFA will āevaluate the refereeās report before determining whether Riceās comments cast doubt on theĀ integrity of the refereesā, and if it is found that he has committed an offence, he would be at risk of sanction, which could include being banned from next weekās second leg if a decision is made before then.
Atleti would undoubtedly welcome Rice missing out in North London next week, as he is one of their most important players. But for now, the matter is in its infancy, so any ruling is unlikely to be made for at least another few days.