Barcelona files UEFA complaint over Atlético refereeing errs

Abdullateef Fowewe

FC Barcelona has lodged a formal complaint with UEFA over refereeing in their Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid, where they were eliminated 3-2 on aggregate (0-2 first leg, 1-2 second leg).

“Across both legs of the tie, several refereeing decisions were made that did not comply with the Laws of the Game, resulting from an incorrect application of the regulations and a lack of appropriate intervention by the VAR system,” the club stated.

Barcelona claims the errors “had a direct impact on the course of the matches and on the final outcome,” causing “significant sporting and financial harm.”

They reiterated prior requests and offered to “collaborate with the organisation to ensure a more rigorous, fair and transparent application of the Laws of the Game.”

However, the move has drawn fan criticism for not accepting defeat.