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What really happened as Bukayo Saka and Dani Carvajal in Arsenal vs Real Madrid half-time fracas

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star Bukayo Saka was involved in an altercation with Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal at half-time of Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second-leg.

of the competition for the first time since 2009.

The England international saw his spot-kick saved by Thibaut Courtois inside the first 10 minutes in Madrid after Raul Asencio was penalised for bringing Mikel Merino inside the penalty area.

Madrid then had their own penalty drama when referee François Letexier awarded the hosts a spot-kick for a foul on Kylian Mbappe from Declan Rice. However,

The first-half ended 0-0 with Arsenal 3-0 up on aggregate and as both sets of players made their way to the changing rooms, Saka was confronted by Carvajal, who was out of the squad due to injury.

As Saka approached the tunnel, Carvajal seemed to whisper something in the ear of Saka, which resulted in the Gunners star sharing a laugh. However, the Spain international then went in for more, prompting Saka to pull his hand away.

Carvajal then walked towards Saka and put his hand around the back of his neck. The Arsenal winger then pushed Carvajal whilst appearing to say something to the 33-year-old, who was then confronted by substitute Ben White.

Saka then made his way down the tunnel and Carvajal walked away. Neither player were punished for the incident.

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