Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez pulled his side level from the penalty spot against Arsenal in the semi-final clash Credit: Thomas COEX / AFP

Julian Alvarez’s penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semifinal first leg clash on Wednesday.

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