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UEFA rejects Barcelona protest over refereeing in Atletico defeat

UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body dismissed FC Barcelona's complaint about a non-penalty decision in their 2-0 home loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Apr 14th 2026 · Spain

Insights

  • UEFA declared Barcelona's protest inadmissible on 13 April 2026.
  • Barcelona sought a penalty after Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso appeared to return the ball from a goal kick and defender Marc Pubill handled inside the six-yard area.
  • Referee Istvan Kovacs did not award a penalty and the VAR team did not summon him to the monitor.
  • Barcelona and Atletico face each other in the Champions League quarter-final second leg later on Tuesday.

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