Barcelona’s Champions League quarter‑final ended in a 3‑2 aggregate loss to Atlético Madrid on Tuesday, despite a 2‑1 win at the Metropolitano. President Joan Laporta denounced the officiating as “disgraceful,” citing a missed penalty for Marc Pubill’s handball and a contentious red card for Pau Cubarsí in the first leg. The club has already lodged a formal complaint with UEFA.

Laporta added that the second‑leg referee compounded the controversy, sending Eric García off in the 79th minute, disallowing Ferran Torres’ goal for off‑side and denying a penalty appeal after a challenge on Dani Olmo. He also protested the lack of action when Musso’s studs struck Fermín López’s face, leaving the defender with a shattered lip.

The 2‑0 first‑leg defeat at Spotify Camp Nou and the subsequent complaints underscore Barcelona’s frustration with what they view as inconsistent refereeing standards. With the club’s first Champions League trophy since 2015 now out of reach, Laporta vowed to pursue further explanations from UEFA and press for stricter oversight. Barcelona exits the competition.

Fans echoed the president’s anger, with forward Raphinha labeling the tie a robbery and teenage star Lamine Yamal posting that the team will learn from every error. Atlético, meanwhile, move on to face either Arsenal or Sporting CP in the semifinals, marking their first ever appearance at that stage.