Odegaard Rages After Arsenal Denied Penalty
Gunners Star Furious at Refereeing Blunder
Arsenal attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard was left furious after being denied a clear penalty in the team's Champions League match against Bayern Munich. The Gunners were trailing 1-0 in the second leg of the tie when Odegaard was brought down in the box by Alphonso Davies, but referee Mateu Lahoz waved away Arsenal's appeals for a spot-kick.
Ödegaard's Outburst
After the match, Ödegaard made his feelings known to the officials, earning himself a yellow card for his protests. The Norwegian international was visibly frustrated by the decision and accused the referee of making a "terrible mistake." Manager Mikel Arteta also criticized the decision, saying that it was a "clear penalty." Despite the disappointment, Arsenal managed to pull off a stunning comeback, winning the match 2-1 and advancing to the quarter-finals.
Arsenal's Champions League Campaign
Arsenal's victory over Bayern Munich was a major boost to their Champions League campaign. The Gunners have now reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 and will be hoping to make a deep run in the competition. Arsenal's next match will be against Manchester City in the Premier League, a game that could have a significant impact on the title race.
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