Marcus Rashford Expresses Frustration Over Controversial Penalty Decision in Barcelona's Loss to Atletico Madrid
Fuming Rashford rages at controversial moment in Atletico Madrid loss
Yahoo! NewsImage: Yahoo! News
Marcus Rashford, on loan at Barcelona, voiced his anger over a controversial no-call during their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The incident involved a potential handball by Atletico's Marc Pubill, which was not reviewed by VAR, leading to a formal complaint from Barcelona to UEFA.
- 01Barcelona lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.
- 02Rashford criticized the referee's decision not to award a penalty for a handball by Atletico's Marc Pubill.
- 03Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi received a red card, impacting the team's performance.
- 04Coach Hansi Flick also expressed disbelief over the officiating.
- 05Barcelona has lodged a formal complaint with UEFA regarding the incident.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
In a disappointing Champions League quarter-final first leg, Barcelona fell 2-0 to Atletico Madrid, with Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, expressing his frustration over a controversial no-call. The match turned in Atletico's favor after Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi was shown a red card in the first half. The pivotal moment came in the 54th minute when Atletico defender Marc Pubill appeared to handle the ball in the penalty area, but referee Istvan Kovacs and VAR did not award a penalty. Rashford stated, “It’s clear to me: it’s a penalty,” highlighting the inconsistency in officiating. Coach Hansi Flick echoed Rashford's sentiments, calling for accountability from VAR and expressing disbelief at the lack of a second yellow card for Pubill. Following the match, Barcelona confirmed they have lodged a formal complaint with UEFA regarding the officiating.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The controversial officiating could affect Barcelona's chances of advancing in the Champions League, impacting fans and stakeholders.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think VAR should have intervened in the handball incident?
Connecting to poll...
More about UEFA
FC Barcelona Files Complaint with UEFA After Champions League Defeat
Yahoo! News • Apr 10, 2026
Arsenal's Champions League Semi-Final Dates Against OL Lyonnes Announced
Yahoo! News • Apr 10, 2026

Barcelona Files UEFA Complaint Over Controversial Handball Incident in Atletico Madrid Defeat
News 18 • Apr 10, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.

