Summary
Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League quarter-finals after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid. Barcelona’s forward Raphinha said the refereeing was unfair, especially because Barcelona had two players sent off after video reviews, while Atletico received few bookings.
Key Facts
- Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-finals.
- Barcelona had one player sent off in each leg after yellow cards were upgraded to red following video reviews.
- Referee decisions were criticized by Barcelona, including a missed handball by an Atletico player in the penalty area.
- Raphinha, who missed both games due to injury, said the refereeing felt like “a robbery” and that Atletico made many fouls without being booked.
- Atletico Madrid had no players sent off in the second leg and only three bookings in the first leg.
- UEFA rejected Barcelona’s complaint about refereeing errors, calling the protest “inadmissible.”
- UEFA said its disciplinary body will review the match reports for possible further actions.
- Atletico’s goalkeeper Juan Musso disagreed with the criticism and said Atletico won fairly on the pitch.
