Barcelona, who saw a player sent off in the first half, faced significant challenges against Atlético de Madrid during the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Their frustration increased in the second half when they felt a strong case for a penalty was overlooked, with the score still sitting at 1-0 in favor of Atlético at Camp Nou.
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This particular incident has become somewhat of a “traditional” controversy in football.
It occurred when the goalkeeper took a goal kick directed towards a nearby player, who then handled the ball and prompted a second goal kick.
This exact scenario unfolded between goalkeeper Musso and defender Pubill.
Nearby fans and several Barcelona players took note of the misplay.
However, referee Istvan Kovacs and the VAR team failed to take action.
Watch the incident below and share your thoughts: Did Barça get a raw deal?
Similar scenarios have arisen in previous Champions League tournaments.
One notable occurrence was during Bayern’s match against Arsenal, where a penalty was warranted after an incident involving Gabriel Magalhães and Raya.
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In another case, Brugge received a penalty due to a mistake by Aston Villa’s Mings.
Additionally, a comparable incident led to a penalty against América Mineiro in their Série B match against Goiás.
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