Madrid Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida claims Atletico was unfairly treated in their Champions League semifinal loss to Arsenal, attributing it to UEFA's influence.
After being eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals, coach Diego Simeone stated that Atletico Madrid fought hard but it was not enough to claim the title.
Spanish media claims the referee erred by overlooking two penalty situations that should have been awarded to Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semifinal second-leg loss to Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka's lone goal secured a 1-0 victory for Arsenal over Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the semi-finals, sending them to the Champions League final with a 2-1 aggregate win.
On his way to the Metropolitano stadium tunnel, defender Ben White inadvertently stepped on the Atletico Madrid logo painted on the grass, sparking a heated reaction from coach Diego Simeone and his son Giuliano.
Midfielder Fermin Lopez bled profusely after being accidentally kicked in the face by goalkeeper Juan Musso during Barca's 2-1 victory over Atletico in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.
Coach Diego Simeone stated that Atletico Madrid secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals by choosing an attacking style against Barca, rather than their usual defensive approach.
