UEFA is reviewing comments made by Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice about the referee after the club’s 1-1 Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid, raising the possibility of disciplinary action.
Rice criticized referee Danny Makkelie’s decision to overturn a penalty for Eberechi Eze during the first-leg semi-final at the Metropolitano. He suggested the home crowd influenced the call. Manager Mikel Arteta also questioned the decision after the match.
UEFA officials will assess whether Rice’s remarks breached regulations on comments about match officials. Rice is eligible for Tuesday’s second leg at Emirates Stadium.
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If suspended, Rice could miss a potential Champions League final if Arsenal advances past Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal has not commented on the review. UEFA has not announced a timeline for a decision.
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