Barcelona has officially complained to UEFA after being eliminated from the Champions League by Atletico Madrid. This follows comments from Marcus Rashford, who voiced his disappointment regarding the officiating during both matches, as reported by the Daily Express.
The Spanish club lost 3-2 on aggregate in a thrilling quarter-final matchup.
Much of the discussion post-match focused on controversial calls made by referees.
Rashford was outspoken after the first leg, feeling his team was denied a clear penalty and a likely red card.
After the match, he stated that the decision was obvious and that it should have been awarded based on “common sense.”
His frustration mirrored that of other Barcelona players, who were perplexed by several crucial decisions throughout the two matches.
UEFA has responded to Barcelona’s initial complaint, deeming it inadmissible.
However, the club is preparing to file additional complaints.
Club president Joan Laporta described parts of the officiating as “disgraceful” following their defeat.
Rashford’s situation adds complexity, as he joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United with a reported €30 million buy option, but his long-term prospects are unclear.
Barcelona missed a key deadline to formalize his transfer, raising doubts about whether the move will become permanent.
In the second leg, Barcelona showed resilience with goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres to even the score, but Atletico Madrid regained the lead through Ademola Lookman.
Eric Garcia received a late red card, further complicating matters for Barcelona.
The frustration extended beyond Rashford, with Raphinha stating that Barcelona was “robbed” in both matches, highlighting the mounting anger within the squad.
As tensions rise and another complaint is anticipated, the impact of their Champions League exit continues to unfold.
Rashford’s future remains a significant storyline as the summer transfer window approaches.
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