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UEFA Rejects Barcelona's Appeal Over Controversial Handball

4/14/2026

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UEFA rejected Fútbol Club Barcelona's appeal over an alleged handball by Atletico Madrid's Marc Pubill in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
FC Barcelona lost 2-0 at Camp Nou and argued the handball incident influenced the match.
UEFA said the protest was inadmissible, confirmed by the Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on 13 April 2026.
The second leg is set to take place shortly after this decision.

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UEFA rejected Fútbol Club Barcelona's appeal over an alleged handball by Atletico Madrid's Marc Pubill in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
FC Barcelona lost 2-0 at Camp Nou and argued the handball incident influenced the match.
UEFA said the protest was inadmissible, confirmed by the Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on 13 April 2026.
The second leg is set to take place shortly after this decision.