FC Barcelona Issues Official Statement

FC Barcelona has lodged a formal complaint with UEFA over the refereeing in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Atlético de Madrid. The complaint covers both legs of the knockout round.

Details of the complaint

The club says several match decisions did not comply with the Laws of the Game. It argues these issues arose from incorrect rule application and insufficient VAR intervention.

The correspondence was issued under the title “FC Barcelona Issues Official Statement” and requests UEFA review the incidents. The club reiterates prior formal requests made to European football authorities.

Alleged refereeing and VAR failures

Barcelona points to a series of refereeing calls across the two matches. The club claims VAR failed to intervene in actions of clear and decisive importance.

According to the complaint, the cumulative effect of those decisions influenced the contests. The club says the errors changed the flow and final result of the tie.

Sporting and economic impact

FC Barcelona asserts the officiating produced significant sporting harm. The club also cites material economic consequences linked to elimination from the competition.

Those consequences include lost competitive opportunities and financial effects tied to Champions League progression.

Call for cooperation and reform

Alongside the grievance, Barcelona offers to collaborate with UEFA on improvements. The club seeks a more rigorous, fair, and transparent application of the Laws of the Game.

It requests concrete measures to enhance referee performance and VAR protocols in elite competitions. The club proposes working with UEFA to help implement those changes.

Filmogaz.com will monitor UEFA’s response and any further developments related to this complaint.