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A tense Champions League semifinal first leg on Wednesday saw hosts Atletico Madrid and Arsenal play out a nervy 1-1 draw, with both goals coming from the penalty spot. Viktor Gyokeres fired the visitors ahead before Julian Alvarez responded, the latter bringing up his 25th Champions League goal in just 41 appearances -- the fastest by an Argentine, surpassing Lionel Messi. Alvarez also became the first Atletico player to score 10 goals in a single edition of the tournament. However, late drama sparked fury as a potential Arsenal winner was denied after VAR overturned a penalty, leaving coach Mikel Arteta fuming.