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On 9 April 2026, Barcelona lodged an official complaint with UEFA over refereeing decisions in their 2-0 Champions League quarterfinal first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Spanish club argues that key calls, including the sending-off that left them with 10 men, unfairly shaped the match and their chances of reaching the semifinals. Atletico, boosted by captain Koke’s display, now take a two-goal lead into the return leg in Madrid.