Arteta claims Arsenal should have had penalty in Champions League final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Mikel Arteta stated that Arsenal could have been awarded a penalty during their Champions League final against PSG. In extra time, Noni Madueke was brought down by Nuno Mendes, but the officials did not call for a spot-kick. Ultimately, Arsenal lost the match on penalties. Arteta's comments highlight concerns about officiating decisions in crucial moments. The team may review the incident as they prepare for future competitions.
- •Arsenal faced PSG in the Champions League final.
- •Noni Madueke was challenged by Nuno Mendes.
- •No penalty awarded to Arsenal during the match.
- •Arsenal lost the final after a penalty shootout.
- •Arteta expressed frustration over officiating decisions.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta: Arsenal could ‘easily’ have had a penalty against PSG
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal ‘could easily’ have had penalty in Champions League final loss
"Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal could have “easily” been awarded a penalty against PSG in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. The Gunners ultimately lost the match following a penalty shoo...
"Noni Madueke went down under a Nuno Mendes challenge in extra time but no spot-kick was given and Arsenal went on to lose to PSG
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:05 PMArteta: Arsenal could ‘easily’ have had a penalty against PSG
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal could have “easily” been awarded a penalty against PSG in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. The Gunners ultimately lost the match following a penalty shoo...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:03 PMMikel Arteta claims Arsenal ‘could easily’ have had penalty in Champions League final loss
Noni Madueke went down under a Nuno Mendes challenge in extra time but no spot-kick was given and Arsenal went on to lose to PSG
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