FC Barcelona News: 17 April 2026

TL;DR

FC Barcelona has filed a complaint with UEFA over refereeing in their Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid. The team aims to shift focus to La Liga after their exit from Europe.

Key points

FC Barcelona filed a complaint to UEFA
Team eliminated from UEFA Champions League
Focus shifts to La Liga
Patri Guijarro has a sprained ankle
Lewandowski's contract renewal offer made

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Robert Lewandowski centre-forward of Barcelona and Poland during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images FC Barcelona official statement – FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona has submitted a complaint to UEFA regarding the refereeing performance in the Champions League quarter-final tie played against Atlético Madrid. Focused on La Liga – FC BarcelonaFootball always gives you another chance to prove yourself. Having gone out of the Champions League over two very tight and hotly contested quarterfinal legs, Flick’s side will be looking to use the disappointment in Europe to fuel a final push to win La Liga. 40 years since that night against Gothenburg – FC BarcelonaIt was the 1985/1986 season European Cup semifinal return leg. There was magic in the air at Camp Nou, it was one of those days. After losing 3-0 in , Barça needed a miracle to go through against Gothenburg and dream about making it to the final for the first time in 21 years. The player who would come to the fore that night was Ángel Pichi Alonso. Tests carried out today at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper today have confirmed that first team player Patri Guijarro has a sprained right ankle. The midfielder will miss the next match. Barcelona have proposed to that they lower the cost of signing their centre-back by offering Héctor Fort, who is currently on loan at . The Catalan defender for Atletico Madrid spoke about the controversial incident in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Barça have reportedly made their first contract renewal offer to the Polish player with only a few months left on his current deal.

Q&A

What was FC Barcelona's complaint to UEFA about?

FC Barcelona submitted a complaint regarding the refereeing performance during their Champions League quarter-final match against Atlético Madrid.

How did FC Barcelona perform in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26?

FC Barcelona was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 after two closely contested matches against Atlético Madrid.

What is the status of Patri Guijarro's injury?

Patri Guijarro has been diagnosed with a sprained right ankle and will miss the next match for FC Barcelona.