OFFICIAL: Barcelona takes immediate action against UEFA after Champions League elimination

Barcelona continues to pressure UEFA by submitting a second complaint regarding refereeing, following their controversial elimination by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Club Barcelona has officially submitted a second complaint to UEFA concerning the refereeing in the quarter-final match Champions League, where they were eliminated by Atletico Madrid with an aggregate score of 2-3.

This is the second time in just over a week that the Catalan club has voiced opposition, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions and the VAR system in both matches. The latest complaint includes numerous controversial incidents throughout the tie.

President Joan Laporta openly expressed frustration, calling the match officiating "shameful." He listed several contentious incidents such as the red card for Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill's handball, Eric Garcia's red card, a potential penalty situation involving Dani Olmo, and the collision between Fermin Lopez and goalkeeper Juan Musso.

“First, I congratulate Atletico Madrid, but that does not change the fact that the refereeing was disgraceful. What they did to us is unacceptable,” Laporta emphasized. He also stated that many decisions directly impacted the match's outcome, particularly situations where VAR interventions disadvantaged Barcelona.

In the official statement, Barcelona maintained a more moderate tone but still asserted that many decisions "did not comply with the Laws of the Game," stemming from incorrect rule application and inappropriate VAR interventions in critical moments. The club believes this series of errors directly affected the final result, causing both professional and financial damage.

Not only demanding review of specific incidents, Barcelona also aims to push for reform of the refereeing system in Europe. The club affirms its readiness to cooperate with UEFA to enhance transparency and fairness in the application of match regulations.

Previously, in the first complaint, Barcelona even requested a formal investigation, release of VAR audio recordings, and disciplinary review of involved referees, especially regarding Pubill's handball incident. However, UEFA swiftly dismissed it, declaring no wrongdoing and labeling the complaint "unacceptable."

This response further angered the Camp Nou side, leading them to pursue legal action to protect their interests.