Atletico Madrid have received an official apology of sorts after the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) admitted that Barcelona defender Gerard Martin should have been sent off in Saturday's clash. The committee confirmed that the VAR intervention that saw a red card reduced to a yellow was a mistake, validating the fury expressed by the Rojiblancos camp.
Joao Cancelo has broken his silence regarding his long-term future at Barcelona while detailing the tactical shift under Hansi Flick. The Portuguese international, currently on loan from Al-Hilal, remains a central figure in the Blaugrana's quest for silverware this season and it has been reported that both parties are prepared to extend his stay at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Hansi Flick has issued a clear challenge to Marcus Rashford as Barcelona prepare for their crucial Champions League quarter-final showdown against Atletico Madrid. The German coach addressed the Manchester United loanee's integration into the side while laying down the law regarding tactical discipline on the European stage.
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has lashed out at the "shameful" state of officiating in Spain. The Atleti chief expressed his fury after VAR intervention led to a red card for Barcelona’s Gerard Martin being overturned.
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