Barcelona icon shares his verdict on Pau Cubarsi’s red card: ‘Referee was too quick to make a decision’
Barcelona icon shares his verdict on Pau Cubarsi’s red card: ‘Referee was too quick to make a decision’ The controversy surrounding Pau Cubarsi’s red card in Barcelona’s 0-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid continues to gather momentum, and now one of football’s most respected voices has stepped in. Former Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has openly criticised the decision, adding weight to the growing debate around the officiating in the Champions League quarter-final clash, something that even Hansi Flick spoke about . The incident, which occurred just before half-time, proved to be a defining moment in the match.
With Barcelona reduced to ten men, the balance of the game shifted dramatically, allowing Atletico Madrid to take control of key moments. However, not everyone agrees that the decision was justified. Henry’s verdict Speaking during his appearance on CBS Sports (h/t Mundo Deportivo ), Henry made his position clear from the outset, expressing disbelief at the referee’s call.
“No, no, no… for me, that’s not a red card. I’m sorry. I understand the rule.
Last man, denying a goal-scoring opportunity, but you have to look at the situation. “The ball isn’t completely under control, the angle isn’t perfect and there’s still some distance to the goal. Henry did not agree with the referee’s decision.
(Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) “Are we sure he’s going to score? I’m not convinced,” he argued. More to the story Henry’s argument focuses on the interpretation of the rule rather than the rule itself.