UCL: UEFA rules on Barcelona’s complaint over referee in Atletico Madrid defeat
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
UEFA’s Disciplinary Committee dismissed Barcelona’s formal complaint about referee István Kovács’s handling of the Champions League quarter‑final first‑leg against Atletico Madrid, declaring it inadmissible. The ruling means the match result stands and Barcelona cannot seek any remedial action.
UEFA’s Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday, ruled that Barcelona’s complaint regarding the controversial refereeing in their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, is “inadmissible”. The Catalans had filed a formal notice last week, alleging that the performance of referee Istvan Kovacs in the first leg of the quarter-final tie at the Spotify Camp Nou. The incident […] UCL: UEFA rules on Barcelona’s complaint over referee in Atletico Madrid defeat