Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal ‘could easily’ have had penalty in Champions League final loss
Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment over Arsenal's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, suggesting they could have been awarded a penalty in extra time. Noni Madueke went down in the box after a challenge from Nuno Mendes, but the referee did not award a spot-kick. The match ended in a penalty shootout, with Arsenal ultimately losing 4-3.
- ▪Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal 'could easily' have had a penalty in the Champions League final.
- ▪Noni Madueke fell in the box during extra time, but the referee did not award a penalty.
- ▪The match concluded with a penalty shootout, resulting in a 4-3 victory for PSG.
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