Arsenal couldn’t protect their lead and ended up holding on for dear life at the Metropolitano on Wednesday night, settling for a 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Mikel Arteta’s side started out solid and then a rather uneventful first half came alive when Viktor Gyökeres put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot on the verge of halftime. But Atlético Madrid were an avalanche coming out of the tunnel and Arsenal were lucky that Julián Alvarez’s equalizer from the penalty spot was the only serious damage the hosts produced. The tie remains wide open heading into next week’s second leg, but although it was yet another shaky and unconvincing performance, Arsenal will feel confident that they can emerge triumphant at the Emirates Stadium to advance to only their second-ever Champions League final. Viktor Gyökeres Meets The Moment Viktor Gyökeres answered the call.…