FC Barcelona has filed a formal complaint with the Spanish Football Federation this Saturday regarding the refereeing during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Atlético de Madrid.
The Blaugrana club is protesting the disallowance of a goal by Cubarsí in the early minutes of the second half after a lengthy VAR review and the criteria used by Martínez Munuera in issuing cautions.
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The Barça Statement
1. Lack of consistency in disciplinary decisions
FC Barcelona denounces the existence of inconsistent decisions in actions of identical nature, especially concerning disciplinary sanctions. This disparity creates a sense of double standards, incompatible with the principles of fairness, equality, and legal certainty that should govern the competition.
2. Contradictory criteria in handball situations
The club highlights the inconsistency in the interpretation of handball situations within the area, even in matches refereed by the same officials. This lack of uniformity reinforces the perception of arbitrariness and unpredictability in the application of the rules.
3. Accumulation of significant errors
Beyond isolated cases, FC Barcelona points out the recurrence of blatant refereeing errors throughout the season, many of which were decisive and detrimental to the club. This accumulation directly affects the integrity of the competition and generates growing distrust.
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4. Application and transparency of VAR
The club expresses reasonable doubts about the use and correct application of technology, especially in marginal decisions that have not been accompanied by conclusive technical explanations. It also denounces the lack of transparency in the management and publication of VAR audio recordings.
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