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.