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Atlético Madrid given incorrect penalty; Fernando Torres misses because ball don’t lie

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Atlético Madrid were handed a chance to put their Champions League semifinal tie away late, and they couldn't take advantage. The referee gave them a penalty for a foul by Javi Martinez, and unfortunately, the contact occurred outside the box. But Fernando Torres stepped up anyway, and...

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...ball don't lie. Atléti still lead Bayern Munich on away goals.

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