UEFA Dismisses Barcelona's Complaint Over Referee Decision

UEFA has officially rejected FC Barcelona's complaint concerning a refereeing decision made during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atlético de Madrid, which took place on April 8, 2026. Barcelona submitted a formal protest on April 13, 2026, regarding the officiating of the match.

However, UEFA's control, ethics, and disciplinary body declared the protest inadmissible, meaning it will not proceed further in the disciplinary process. UEFA did not provide additional details about the specific incident that prompted Barcelona's protest nor indicated any further review of the match officials' performance.

As a result, the match outcome remains unchanged, and FC Barcelona is expected to continue preparations for the second leg of the tie under normal competitive procedures.