Myles Lewis-Skelly took aim at Antonio Rudiger on social media after the Real Madrid defender went unpunished for a stamp during the UCL clash.
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Rudiger ended up stamping Lewis-Skelly during a duelHowever, the defender escaped a bookingLewis-Skelly took to Instagram after the match to poke funFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The north London side progressed with ease, wrapping up a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu to seal a 5-1 aggregate victory over the defending European champions. Following a commanding 3-0 performance in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s men delivered again in Madrid, confirming their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in over a decade.
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Lewis-Skelly was on the receiving end of a contentious moment in the match when Rudiger, during a sprinting battle, appeared to drive his boot into his stomach after the Arsenal player fell to the ground. Despite the incident being captured on camera, no disciplinary action was taken against the German centre-back.
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Just under an hour after the final whistle, Lewis-Skelly posted a series of images from the night on Instagram. Among the collection were two photos that fans believe were directed at Rudiger. One showed the moment the Madrid defender’s foot was pressed into Lewis-Skelly’s midsection. Another image featured the young Gunner grinning at his phone, sitting on the Bernabeu steps.
Though the stamp caused no serious injury to Lewis-Skelly, the lack of punishment for Rudiger drew criticism on social media, with many calling for retrospective action.
WHAT LEWIS-SKELLY SAID
The last time Arsenal reached the semi-finals was during the 2008-09 campaign, when they were eliminated by Manchester United. Lewis-Skelly, now a key piece in Arteta’s squad, was only two years old during that season.
Speaking to after the game, Lewis-Skelly shared his feelings: “It was incredible. When you see it [Bernabeu] on TV, it is a lot different to what it is live," he said. "The fans don't make it easy for us. As long as we stuck together and backed each other through the highs and lows, we would be fine."
