This is the deeply embarrassing truth about why referees never overrule VAR. It's an open secret in football, now exposed by IAN LADYMAN - and the proof that Arsenal WERE robbed against Atletico Madrid

'Serious pressure' put on officials over Eze penalty decision

Declan Rice claims Atletico Madrid fans ‘provoked’ referee to overturn ‘clear penalty’ for Arsenal

Ruggeri gives ‘obvious’ Yamal verdict and thanks Simeone

‘The referee clearly made a mistake’ – Arsenal players fume over penalty decision against Atletico Madrid

‘The referee clearly made a mistake’ – Arsenal players fume over penalty decision against Atletico Madrid

Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann react to Atletico-Arsenal draw – ‘Another war next week’

Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann react to Atletico-Arsenal draw – ‘Another war next week’

Atletico Madrid sweating on fitness of two players after Julian Alvarez update

Arsenal’s Ben White involved in spat with Atletico Madrid’s Giuliano Simeone during semi-final

Atletico Madrid given definitive update on Julian Alvarez injury ahead of Arsenal return leg

Arsenal’s Ben White involved in spat with Atletico Madrid’s Giuliano Simeone during semi-final

Atletico Madrid sweating on fitness of two players after Julian Alvarez update

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal - the fans' verdict

Atletico Madrid given definitive update on Julian Alvarez injury ahead of Arsenal return leg

Steven Gerrard and Martin Keown in heated clash over Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's behaviour

'Bizarre decision' but not 'shocked' to see penalty awarded - Warnock

Ben White and Diego Simeone involved in clash after walking over Atletico Madrid badge

Today’s Papers – Inzaghi speaks out, Spalletti calls Bernardo Silva

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: “Ice cold” Viktor Gyokeres extends impressive scoring feat as Diego Simeone critisises striker after Champions League draw

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta slams “completely unacceptable” decision in Champions League semi-final draw

Arsenal equal all-time club record in Atletico Madrid draw as Mikel Arteta reacts to penalty overturn

“Cannot happen” Arteta furious at overturned Arsenal penalty v Atletico

Atletico Madrid pulled out every dirty trick in the book but Arsenal didn't flinch in their Champions League test, writes ISAAN KHAN - with one unexpected hero taking centre stage

Furious Mikel Arteta rages at VAR and referee after controversial decision to overturn Arsenal penalty award in Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid: 'We are FUMING!

Martin Keown and Steve McManaman tear into 'ATROCIOUS' Diego Simeone after Atletico Madrid boss' 'awful' reaction to Arsenal penalty decision

Diego Simeone clashes with Ben White in the tunnel - 'after Arsenal defender walks over Atletico Madrid pitch badge' following Champions League draw

Were Arsenal right to be 'fuming' with refereeing after Atletico draw?

“It has to be a penalty” – Diego Simeone reacts to VAR controversy during Atletico Madrid-Arsenal draw

“I’m very angry, it’s an obvious penalty” – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slams VAR call during Atletico Madrid draw

“I’m very angry, it’s an obvious penalty” – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slams VAR call during Atletico Madrid draw

Diego Simeone can breathe again as fortune favours Atlético Madrid at last | Sid Lowe

'Completely unacceptable' - Arteta slams Eze penalty decision

“It has to be a penalty” – Diego Simeone reacts to VAR controversy during Atletico Madrid-Arsenal draw

Arteta left ‘incredibly fuming’ after VAR denies Arsenal penalty against Atlético

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's men have one foot in the Champions League final as Gunners stand up inside intense cauldron to take deserved advantage in the tie, writes OLIVER HOLT

Ben White clashes with Diego Simeone in tunnel as furious Arsenal brawl erupts

Mikel Arteta explodes in 'unacceptable' VAR rant as Arsenal controversy breaks out

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Who needed to do more in attack? Which Gunners star showed 'bravery' on a testing night? And whose quarter-back performance earned man-of-the-match?

Diego Simeone criticised for ‘atrocious’ behaviour during controversial VAR decision

Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico: 9/10 back to his best but four 6s underwhelm

Penalty drama reigns as Arsenal draw with Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as a tale of three penalties sees Champions League semi-final first leg finish all square

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: 5 things we learned from tense and testing Champions League draw in Madrid

Arsenal have just discovered the two changes that can seal Champions League glory

Inside the decisions, penalties and controversies that defined Arsenal’s draw with Atletico

Mikel Arteta has a clear message to send after Arsenal’s incident-filled draw with Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Tactical Battle Ends in 1-1 Stalemate

Mikel Arteta reaction — What did Arsenal boss say about penalty call in Atletico Madrid draw?

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: What Arteta said

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners draw in hard-fought first leg of Champions League semi-final

Arsenal get immediate VAR verdict as Atletico penalty 'a stain on Champions League'

Madueke Gets 8, Gyokeres With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Atletico Madrid

A tail of three penalties as Atletico Madrid and Arsenal play out Champions League stalemate

Arsenal tell UEFA to inspect Atletico Madrid's pitch and issue complaint over the length of GRASS ahead crucial Champions League semi-final - suspecting it is a 'dark arts' plan from Diego Simeone's side

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: Champions League semifinal level after trading penalties

Gyökeres and Alvarez on spot as VAR controversy denies Arsenal at Atlético

A tail of three penalties as Atletico Madrid and Arsenal play out Champions League stalemate

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: Alvarez’s historic strike puts tie in the balance

VIDEO: Julian Alvarez scores penalty of his own as Atletico Madrid equalise against Arsenal

📸 Arsenal–Atletico: fair penalty… or too harsh?

VIDEO: Julian Alvarez scores penalty of his own as Atletico Madrid equalise against Arsenal

VIDEO: Atletico Madrid trail to Arsenal just before half time as Viktor Gyokeres nets penalty

VIDEO: Atletico Madrid trail to Arsenal just before half time as Viktor Gyokeres nets penalty

Arsenal and Atletico fans clash with police as violence erupts at Champions League tie

Champions League semi-final: Alvarez goes close but Atletico & Arsenal still goalless

Steven Gerrard backs Arsenal to overcome Atletico ‘challenge’ and reach Champions League final

🔴 Atletico-Arsenal 0-0 | Fans throw 🧻, Raya superb on Alvarez

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal - Champions League LIVE: Latest score, team news and updates as Gunners face Diego Simone's men as both sides remain in pursuit for long-awaited champions league trophy

Champions League line-ups: Calafiori could make return in Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal

Atlético Madrid v Arsenal: Champions League semi-final, first leg – live

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Eze and Calafiori fit but Havertz and Timber out

Atletico Madrid can no longer trigger €32m Nico Gonzalez obligation from Juventus

Atletico Madrid president sends clear message to Barcelona over future of top attacking target – “Hurtful to me”

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

💣 Dybala-Boca deal, Juventus-Greenwood and Lukaku post 😮: today's news 🔥

Atletico Madrid confirm late injury blow ahead of Arsenal semi-final

Atletico Madrid confirm late injury blow ahead of Arsenal semi-final

Football's biggest conspiracy theorist - backed by Erling Haaland: Atletico Madrid's 'melanoma denier' star, who faces Arsenal tonight, believes in chemtrails, strange glasses and vows to 'die' by the Paleolithic diet

Atletico Madrid v Arsenal: Key stats and player info

Tottenham or Inter Milan? Former Antwerp star set to look for another new club after spells with RB Leipzig, Atletico Madrid and Marseille

Villa impress in Europa League as Emery eyes a dream

Agent close to Atletico Madrid makes club’s stance on Barcelona target clear – ‘Not going to sell’

How much would Arsenal have to pay for Julian Alvarez?

Atletico Madrid interested in Manu Kone

Predicted Teams Atletico Madrid-Arsenal: Ademola Lookman to make starting XI

Predicted Teams Atletico Madrid-Arsenal: Ademola Lookman to make starting XI

Rice and Odegaard send clear message ahead of Atletico v Arsenal

Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal: Diego Simeone addresses Julian Alvarez transfer speculation ahead of Champions League showdown

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal facing weather chaos which could wreck Champions League semi

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and PSG’s Luis Enrique have spoken to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and PSG’s Luis Enrique have spoken to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘want to make a statement’ against Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal: How Mikel Arteta can beat "horrible" Diego Simeone as Champions League semi-final approaches

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘want to make a statement’ against Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano

Arsenal's European campaign has gone under the radar... but winning their next three games in Champions League could mean more than ending their title drought, writes OLIVER HOLT

Giuliano Simeone follows in father’s footsteps to his Atlético destiny

How the Champions League provides the opportunity to stop Arsenal’s season from unravelling

Is Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League semi-final

Can Griezmann end his Atletico love story in style?