Atletico Madrid defender, Mark Bobel, sparked controversy with his statements regarding his team's match against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, where he discussed the controversial refereeing incident in which the Catalan team demanded a penalty.

Bobiel asserted that the ball he caught with his hand inside the penalty area, following a pass from goalkeeper Juan Musso, cannot be considered an offense warranting a penalty kick. He emphasized that such instances "are never counted" according to his interpretation of the game's rules.

This moment became the center of widespread debate among fans and analysts, especially given the sensitivity of the match between the two teams and its importance in determining who advances to the semifinals. Some believed it warranted a penalty, while others supported the Atletico player's stance.

These statements further heat up the atmosphere between the fans of the two clubs, as Barcelona supporters believe their team has been greatly wronged.