Arsenal's Declan Rice revealed what he told Kylian Mbappe after the Real Madrid star thought he had won a penalty during their Champions League tie.
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- Rice tangled with Mbappe in first half
- Penalty awarded initially but then chalked off
- Rice says Real Madrid star "fell to the floor"
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Mbappe thought he had won a spot-kick in the first half of Madrid's clash with Arsenal shortly after Bukayo Saka had missed the chance to make it 4-0 on aggregate to the Gunners from the penalty spot. The French star tangled with Rice and saw the referee point to the spot and show the England international a yellow card. However, after a lengthy VAR check both decisions were rescinded, much to the relief of Rice.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Arsenal went on claim a 5-1 aggregate win in any case and progress to the semi-finals, ensuring Real Madrid's defence of their title is now over. Rice was named the game's MVP and said after the game he was always confident the penalty call was incorrect.
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WHAT RICE SAID
He told TNT Sports: "I knew it wasn't a penalty. I had my arm on him, but I have to do that. I'm an honest guy. I said to him straightaway it wasn't a penalty. He just fell to the floor. In the end we got the job done and it is a historic night for the club."
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WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL
Arsenal go on to play Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the Champions League final. The other semi-final sees Barcelona take on Inter.
