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Arsenal fans left furious after Antonio Rudiger STAMP on Myles Lewis-Skelly

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Arsenal fans were furious after escaped a red card despite appearing to stamp on Myles Lewis-Skelly. The two came together during

headed to Spain with a 3-0 advantage after the first leg, with a booking their spot in the semi-finals. Despite progressing, supporters were still left furious after ex- star Rudiger was allowed to stay on the pitch.

During the game, the German was involved in a foot race with Lewis-Skelly. The latter fell, with Rudiger planting his foot on the youngster's groin, leaving him wincing in pain. And while it looked accidental, Arsenal fans were convinced there was intent and former Chelsea man Rudiger should have been given his marching orders.

One fan wrote: "How Rudiger didn't get a card for his stamp on MLS is beyond me," with another adding: "Rudiger can punch and then stamp on Lewis-Skelly and the ref waves play on…"

Criticism continued to come throughout the game. One Arsenal fan said: "That Rudiger stamp on Lewis-Skelly is a red card in any game," with a further supporter writing: "How is Rudiger still in this game???? That stamp was deliberate and should be a red card."

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There appeared to be widespread agreement on the incident as Arsenal fans expressed their anger. Another fan said: "Rudiger is filthy how can he get away with that stamp on Lewis skelly," with yet another concluding: "That’s a stamp by Rudiger on Skelley. Rubbish! He did that on purpose."

The incident was just one of a matter of controversial moments during the game in Spain. Arsenal were handed a first-half penalty after a VAR check, only for to miss.

then thought they had a spot-kick of their own as fell under 's challenge - the latter being booked. But a and his yellow card rescinded.

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There was also an before the former scored Arsenal's opener on the night. Vinicius Jr replied as he took advantage of 's error but that was not enough for the Spanish giants to stage a heroic comeback and Gabriel Martinelli sealed victory and a whopping 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Arsenal will now take on French side Paris Saint-Germain in the last four. The Ligue 1 giants progressed past on Tuesday evening.

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