30.04.2026 12:41
Before the Atletico Madrid-Arsenal match, toilet paper thrown onto the pitch and booing of the Champions League anthem drew attention, while the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
In the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Atletico Madrid faced Arsenal, and the incidents before the match overshadowed the game. Interesting scenes emerged at the Metropolitano.
TOILET PAPER INSTEAD OF CONFETTI
Before the match, Atletico Madrid fans in the stands threw toilet paper onto the field instead of the usual confetti. Due to the toilet paper raining down on the pitch, a brief cleanup operation was carried out.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ANTHEM BOOED
Another striking detail during the pre-match ceremony was the booing of the Champions League anthem. The whistles rising from the stands brought a different atmosphere to the event.
BALANCE ON THE FIELD REMAINED INTACT
After all these events, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Neither team managed to gain an advantage before the return leg.