Barcelona Reports Inconsistent Refreeing to RSFF over loss to Atletico Madrid in Copa Del Rey
Written by Amos Bature The blaugranas were handed a shocking defeat Thursday in the first leg of Copa Del Rey Semi Final by Atletico Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. A back pass from Eric Garcia to the Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia which slipped through Joan's right foot saw the goalie scampering to save the ball from going to the back of the net unsuccessfully. This mistake led to Barcelona conceding the first goal. Antoin Griezman, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez would later find the back of the net each to hand Barcelona a shocking defeat 4-0. However, some level of inconsistencies were noted in the match officiating as most fouls committed on Barcelona players did not come with consequences as the referee signalled a play on most of the time. For instance, Guiliano Simone made a dangerous tackle on Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde that could have seen Simone sent off but the referee did not even show a yellow card talkless of him being sent off. The most excruciating...
