FC Barcelona has lodged an official complaint with UEFA over the red card shown to Pau Cubarsí during Wednesday’s Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
The incident occurred during Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid. In the 44th minute, Julián Álvarez was sent through on goal, and Cubarsí pursued him.
Cubarsí made minimal contact as Álvarez went to ground easily, prompting the referee to produce a straight red card and leave Barça a man down.
Outnumbered, Barça failed to mount a comeback and lost 2–0. On Thursday the club lodged an official protest, laying out four demands to UEFA.
“It is impossible for Barcelona to compete on equal terms with other clubs. This is not the first time that scandalous refereeing decisions have harmed this club,” the club states.
Barça has demanded access to the referee–VAR communications from the incident and called for three additional actions: referee István Kovács must admit his error, and both he and VAR official Christian Dingert must be suspended.