Barcelona Protests Simeone's Handball Decision
Barcelona challenges a controversial handball decision in their loss to Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
The clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the 17th round of La Liga ended with a 2-1 victory for Diego Simeone's side, marking a significant shift in the league standings.
A contentious moment occurred in the 21st minute when a ball appeared to strike Giuliano Simeone's arm in Atletico's penalty area. Despite protests from Barcelona's players and coach Hansi Flick, referee De Burgos ruled it unintentional and awarded only a corner kick.
The incident sparked heated debates as replays suggested Simeone's arm was away from his body, seemingly altering the ball's trajectory. However, both the on-field referee and VAR decided not to penalize the handball.
This decision has reignited discussions about the consistency of officiating in La Liga.