FC Barcelona is considering drastic action after its defeat against Atlético Madrid (2-0) in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. FC Barcelona strongly believes the refereeing decisions influenced the result, sparking anger throughout the club.
Head coach Hansi Flick did not hold back, saying: “I don’t understand what the hell VAR is for… it’s a penalty and a second yellow card for Pubill.” His frustration reflects a wider feeling within the squad, as players like Ronald Araújo also questioned the referee’s decisions.
Several controversial moments fueled the outrage, including the red card shown to Pau Cubarsí and a disputed handball involving Marc Pubill that many believed should have resulted in a penalty. The Catalan press echoed this sentiment, insisting that players such as Pedri and Lamine Yamal were unfairly denied key decisions. Even Koke was at the center of debate, with claims he should have been sent off after a second yellow card.
FC Barcelona could now take the matter further, as president Joan Laporta and the board consider filing an official complaint to UEFA. While such a move may not change the result, FC Barcelona aims to defend its interests and put pressure ahead of the decisive second leg, determined not to see another controversial night define its European campaign.
