Penalty Controversy: How Arsenal’s Mosquera Avoided a Red Card in UCL Final

In Budapest’s Champions League final, Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera gave away a crucial penalty but was not sent off after clipping Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the box. He had already been booked for timewasting in the 47th minute, yet only the spot-kick was awarded. Referee Daniel Siebert pointed to the spot immediately and VAR confirmed the penalty. Fans and pundits on social media questioned why Mosquera did not receive a second yellow card. According to a BBC rules expert, once a penalty is awarded for stopping a promising attack, the foul carries a stepped-down sanction rather than a second booking. Recognising the reprieve, Mikel Arteta substituted Mosquera off to avoid further risk.

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