Arsenal could have superstar banned for Atletico Madrid showdown
The Champions League semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal is level at 1-1 after the first leg, with Arsenal's Declan Rice potentially facing a ban for criticizing the referee's decision. UEFA is set to review Rice's comments, which suggested home fans influenced the referee to overturn a penalty. Atletico Madrid could benefit if Rice is suspended for the second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
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