"FC Barcelona inform that the Club legal services have submitted a complaint to UEFA today regarding the events in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Atlético Madrid. The Club considers that the refereeing did not adhere to the current law, directly influencing how the game progressed and the result."
"The complaint centres around a specific action. In the 54th minute of the match, after play had been restarted correctly, an opponent player picked up the ball in their area without being shown the corresponding penalty. FC Barcelona understands that this decision, along with a grave lack of intervention by VAR, represents a major error."
"Acting president Rafa Yuste had previously explained why the club were taking such action. 'With the technical and electronic resources we have in society, such as VAR, I don't understand why a clear penalty, in my opinion, wasn't awarded against Atlético Madrid. I say this with all due respect to everyone. Whether intentional or not, the play is crystal clear.'"
Barcelona has expressed outrage over refereeing decisions during their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The club submitted a formal complaint to UEFA, citing a failure to send off Marc Pubill and award a penalty for a handball. They believe these decisions significantly impacted the match outcome. The complaint requests an investigation, access to refereeing communications, and acknowledgment of errors. Barcelona also noted a pattern of questionable refereeing in recent Champions League editions, affecting their ability to compete fairly.
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