Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice could face disciplinary action from UEFA following his post-match comments after the 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.
Rice criticised several refereeing decisions during the first-leg semi-final clash, suggesting that the intense atmosphere at the Metropolitano Stadium may have influenced officials, particularly in the reversal of a key penalty decision involving Eberechi Eze.
Referee Danny Makkelie initially awarded the penalty before overturning it — a moment Mikel Arteta said significantly altered the course of the match and the tie.
Reports indicate that UEFA is now reviewing Rice’s statements to determine whether they breach rules regarding criticism of match officials.
Although Rice is expected to feature in the second leg at the Emirates Stadium next week, any potential sanction could see him miss the final if Arsenal progress.
