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Bayern’s game plan vs. Real Madrid… Barcelona’s remedy against Atlético’s sting

The Catalan side occasionally lacks quick transitions.

Fleck once again evades Atlético Madrid’s trap

Another meeting between a Barcelona player’s agent and Rojiblancos officials… What’s the story?

Utter secrecy… How is Barcelona negotiating with Álvarez away from Atlético’s prying eyes?

The Catalan club has identified its preferred striker

Atlético has mocked Barcelona and Real Madrid for complaining about the refereeing

Barça have justified their defeat, while Real Madrid have brushed aside the Álvarez incident.

FC Barcelona v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

A hidden penalty has been imposed on the referee for the Barcelona vs. Atlético match

Simeone, responding to Barcelona’s complaint, noted: ‘We’re used to that in Madrid.’

The Atlético Madrid star remains sidelined

UEFA drops referee for season after Barca-Atleti controversy

UEFA has reportedly sidelined referee Istvan Kovacs for the remainder of the Champions League season after controversial decisions during Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Barcelona. The match was marred by disputes over a red card and a missed handball penalty that left Barcelona coach Hansi Flick fuming.

“Suspended until the end of the season”: Barça has reportedly achieved a partial victory after appealing to UEFA

FC Barcelona has secured a partial victory after appealing to UEFA over referee Istvan Kovacs’s performance in their Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid.

Five key factors point to a potential Barcelona comeback in Madrid

Barcelona now have just one option after UEFA’s complaint

Piqué’s message has infuriated Atlético Madrid

From apology to defiance

A striking statistical anomaly… Barcelona’s number of red cards is raising eyebrows in Madrid

Barça were outnumbered against Atlético in the Champions League

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Barca file complaint to UEFA over handball incident in Atletico loss

Barcelona have taken the extraordinary step of filing a formal complaint to UEFA following their controversial 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants are furious over what they describe as "incomprehensible refereeing" in a match defined by a bizarre handball incident that went unpunished.

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FIFA has presented a special award to the referee of the Barcelona versus Atlético Madrid match

Kovac has faced widespread criticism from the Catalan camp.

Barcelona are seething after their clash with Atlético and have issued four strict demands to UEFA

Barcelona has issued a strongly worded statement, presenting four demands to UEFA

Barcelona has hit out at the refereeing after Kobarsi was sent off.

The ideal Champions League line-up: Real Madrid is completely absent, while Barcelona has just one representative

Barcelona and Real Madrid suffered defeats in Spain.

Alvarez admits taking leaf out of Messi's book with free-kick vs Barca

Julian Alvarez has revealed that he channelled his inner Lionel Messi to produce a moment of magic during Atletico Madrid’s Champions League triumph over Barcelona. The Argentine forward curled a sublime free-kick into the top corner at the Spotify Camp Nou, evoking memories of his legendary international team-mate.

Flick’s decision has infuriated a Barcelona star

Despite their mutual respect, Flick has disappointed Lewandowski.

Yamal warns Atletico UCL quarter-final tie 'isn't over'

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal has sent a clear warning to Atletico Madrid following a frustrating night at the Spotify Camp Nou, insisting their Champions League quarter-final tie is far from finished. The teenager was visibly distraught at the final whistle after Diego Simeone’s side secured a 2-0 first-leg advantage in Catalonia.

The champion’s character… Barcelona’s European struggles explain the secret behind Real Madrid’s historic legacy

Why does Barcelona dominate domestically yet fade when the Champions League anthem plays?

Barcelona president: I don’t understand why the penalty wasn’t given… and we’ll respond in this way

He stressed that a comeback in the second leg remains a distinct possibility.

Ronald Koeman diagnoses Barcelona’s crisis and laments the loss of Camp Nou’s prestige

He expressed his deep disappointment at Barça's defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Simeone vs. Barcelona: A lion in the Champions League, a shy ostrich in La Liga

Simeone’s record against Barcelona presents one of the most fascinating paradoxes in Spanish football.

Barcelona star 'takes responsibility' for shock UCL defeat

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has issued a public apology following his game-changing red card in the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. The teenager's dismissal paved the way for Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth to secure a commanding first-leg lead for the visitors.

Video: A familiar defensive blunder by an Atlético defender in the Champions League… Watch the referee’s response

The same scenario played out, yet the referee saw things differently.

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