Barcelona manager Hansi Flick hit out at the match officials after Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Flick fumed after seeing Marc Pubill escape conceding a penalty for a handball in the area and had some strong words after the final whistle.
“For me, it’s a clear red, well a second yellow and a penalty. The VAR can explain why it’s not [reviewed the play].
“I can’t believe it’s not a red card. It feels not good. It feels unfair. We have
to accept it. We will fight next Tuesday.”
The Barcelona boss also wasn’t too happy with the decision to send off Pau Cubarsi, a decision which had a huge impact on the match.
“I’m not sure he touched him enough because the ball was behind him,” he added.
The two teams meet again next week for the return in the Spanish capital.
