Barcelona have submitted a formal complaint to UEFA regarding the refereeing during their Champions League quarter-final tie against Atlético de Madrid.
Club President Voices Concerns
Club president Joan Laporta listed supposed errors and announced a new protest to UEFA.
Details of the Complaint
According to a statement from the club, Barcelona believe several refereeing decisions across both legs of the tie did not align with the rules of the game. The club argues these decisions stemmed from incorrect application of the regulations and inadequate VAR intervention in key moments.
Barcelona maintain that the accumulation of these errors directly influenced the matches’ progression and the tie’s ultimate outcome. The club stated that this resulted in considerable sporting and economic damage.
Previous Complaint Rejected
Barcelona had previously filed a complaint with UEFA following the first leg against Atlético de Madrid. They felt aggrieved by the refereeing of Istvan Kovacs. However, this initial complaint was rejected by UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
Barcelona Offer to Collaborate with UEFA
Through this claim, Barcelona are reiterating previous requests made to UEFA. The club are offering to collaborate with UEFA to improve the refereeing system. Their aim is to ensure a more rigorous, fair, and transparent application of the rules.