- Arsenal's Ben White was involved in a tunnel altercation with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone after walking over the Spanish club's badge.
- White was initially confronted by Giuliano Simeone, Diego's son, for stepping on the crest, an act considered disrespectful in Spain.
- The incident escalated when White responded to Diego Simeone, leading to a heated exchange before staff from both teams intervened.
- Tensions were already high before the Champions League semi-final first leg, with Arsenal having requested a pitch inspection due to the grass length.
- The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, also saw White concede a penalty and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta express fury over a controversial VAR decision that overturned a late penalty for his team.
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