Barcelona were refused a clear penalty in their match against Atletico Madrid after Giuliano Simeone handled the ball in the penalty area. The incident seemed unmistakably obvious, yet both the referee and VAR concluded it wasn’t sufficient to grant a penalty. Shortly after, Pedri powered through to net the opening goal for Barcelona. The match remains finely balanced, with Atletico Madrid pressing for an equalizer. An explanation of Hansi Flick’s tactical strategy to break down Atletico, along with his starting lineup.

Barcelona were refused a clear penalty in their match against Atletico Madrid after Giuliano Simeone handled the ball in the penalty area.

The incident seemed unmistakably obvious, yet both the referee and VAR concluded it wasn’t sufficient to grant a penalty.

Shortly after, Pedri powered through to net the opening goal for Barcelona.

The match remains finely balanced, with Atletico Madrid pressing for an equalizer.

An explanation of Hansi Flick’s tactical strategy to break down Atletico, along with his starting lineup.