Barcelona protests about bizarre handball incident with Pubill in clash with Atleti
Barcelona suffered a disappointing defeat against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, marking Atlético's first victory at Camp Nou in two decades. The contentious match was overshadowed by several controversial refereeing decisions.
Early in the game, Pau Cubarsí was controversially sent off in the 41st minute. Initially shown a yellow card for a foul on Giuliano Simeone, who was through on goal, VAR intervention by referee István Kovács led to the card being upgraded to a red. Some pundits, including Thierry Henry, questioned this decision, arguing that Simeone did not have full control of the ball when the foul occurred.
However, the most debated incident transpired in the second half. Barcelona players and staff vehemently appealed for a penalty after Atlético defender Pubill appeared to handle the ball inside the box following a pass from goalkeeper Musso. Barça believed it was a clear handball within the penalty area, warranting a spot-kick. The legality of the non-call sparked intense discussion, with the rules concerning a ball already in motion after a pass from the goalkeeper being central to the debate.
Following the match, a frustrated Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, publicly questioned the efficacy of the video assistant referee system, asking, "What is VAR for?"
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