Barcelona’s Yuste Confirms UEFA Complaint Over Champions League Refereeing
Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed the club submitted a formal complaint to UEFA regarding refereeing decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal elimination by Atletico Madrid, addressing growing controversy over officiating in the tie.
The confirmation comes amid ongoing discussions about the club’s approach to addressing perceived injustices in the match, with Barcelona officials maintaining their position that key decisions negatively impacted their chances of advancing to the semifinals.
According to club sources, the complaint focuses on specific incidents from both legs of the quarterfinal tie, including disputed penalty calls and disciplinary actions that Barcelona believes were incorrectly assessed by match officials and the VAR system.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been vocal about the team’s frustrations, describing refereeing decisions as “disgraceful” and stating the club would pursue the matter through official UEFA channels.
The Spanish giants were eliminated from the Champions League with a 3-2 aggregate loss to Atletico Madrid, winning the second leg 2-1 at the Metropolitano Stadium after losing the first leg 2-0 at Camp Nou.
Barcelona’s submission represents their second formal complaint to UEFA regarding the officiating in this particular Champions League tie, following an initial complaint filed after the first leg of the quarterfinal matchup.
The club maintains that several key moments in both matches were mishandled by officials, contributing to their elimination from Europe’s premier club competition.
As the controversy continues, Barcelona officials indicate they will continue to pursue appropriate channels to address their concerns about refereeing standards in UEFA competitions.
The club’s next focus shifts to domestic competitions as they aim to finish the La Liga season strongly following their European exit.
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