UEFA Supports Atletico’s Claim Against Barça’s ‘Handball’ Protest
UEFA has declared inadmissible FC Barcelona’s formal protest about a handball incident in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. The ruling followed a match played at the Camp Nou on April 8, 2026.
The incident
The disputed action involved Marc Pubill and goalkeeper Juan Musso. Musso passed the ball, and Pubill then made contact with it using his hand inside Atletico’s penalty area.
Fans and players voiced immediate complaints from the stands and pitch. The protest questioned the referee’s decision not to penalize the play.
Barcelona’s protest and UEFA decision
FC Barcelona lodged an official protest with UEFA challenging that refereeing call. The matter was assessed by UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.
On April 13, 2026, the committee declared the protest inadmissible. UEFA concluded no punishable offence occurred during the incident.
Key dates and outcome
- April 8, 2026 — First leg at Camp Nou between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid.
- April 13, 2026 — UEFA committee ruled Barcelona’s protest inadmissible.
What the ruling means
By dismissing the complaint, UEFA supports Atletico’s claim that no handball offence required action. The decision ends formal disciplinary review on the incident.
Fans and clubs now wait to see whether any further appeals will follow. Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor developments closely.
