Barcelona lodge complaint with UEFA over handball decision
Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Spain
Sports

Barcelona filed a complaint with UEFA regarding a referee's decision during their 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. The club believes that the refereeing did not adhere to current law, directly influencing the game's outcome. The incident occurred after 54 minutes when Atletico defender Marc Pubill handled the ball without a penalty being awarded. Barcelona criticized the decision as a major error and a lack of VAR intervention.
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