UEFA Stands Firm: No Concerns Over Refereeing in barcelona-Inter Champions League⁣ Clash

Despite FC‍ Barcelona’s strong objections and ⁣focus on the officiating following their Champions League semi-final exit ⁣against Inter Milan, ⁤UEFA has expressed complete confidence in referee Szymon Marciniak and his team. The Spanish side’s complaints center around several key decisions in the second leg, but European football’s governing body sees no issue with⁣ the performance.

Barcelona’s Grievances: Penalty Claims and Build-Up ⁤Fouls

Barcelona’s complaints revolve around three ‍key moments: a handball claim against inter’s Francesco Acerbi,‌ the penalty⁢ awarded to inter for ⁤Pau Cubarsi’s challenge on Lautaro Martinez, and a potential‍ foul ⁢by Denzel Dumfries in the lead-up ‍to Acerbi’s equalizing​ goal. Barcelona​ argued that Acerbi’s handball should have​ resulted⁢ in a penalty. However, replays suggested Acerbi unintentionally⁢ kicked the ball onto his own⁣ arm while making a sliding block. They also contested the penalty given⁣ for Cubarsi’s tackle on⁢ Martinez, even ​though video evidence showed the Barcelona defender made contact​ with Martinez’s foot ​before the ball.

Furthermore, ‍Barcelona‍ claimed that Dumfries ‌fouled gerard ‌Martin before Acerbi’s goal leveled the score at ‌3-3. Replays indicated ⁣Martin took a poor first touch and stumbled, allowing Dumfries to gain position and shield the⁢ ball, with ‍Martin potentially kicking​ the Inter ⁢player.

UEFA Backs Marciniak: “There​ Is No Problem”

In⁣ response to inquiries about‌ the refereeing decisions, UEFA representatives⁢ stated ​unequivocally,​ “There ​is no problem.” This solid endorsement suggests that UEFA ‌reviewed the match officials’ performance and found no grounds for concern, despite⁢ Barcelona’s vocal complaints.