UEFA clarifies handball rule after Barcelona's complaint against Atletico Madrid

UEFA announced a new interpretation of handball rules following Barcelona's complaint regarding a controversial call in their Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. The ruling comes several months after Marc Pubill's handball went unpunished in the first leg of the tie, ultimately contributing to Barcelona's elimination with an aggregate score of 3-2. UEFA's head of refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, acknowledged the need for clearer guidance, specifying that such actions will now result in penalties. The decision reinforces Barcelona's argument that the incident should have warranted a spot-kick, which would significantly change the context of the match.

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