US EditionRaphinha Apologizes for Gesture Toward Atletico Fans After Barcelona's Champions League Elimination
Raphinha apologized on Instagram after taunting Atlético Madrid supporters and saying Barcelona were robbed, with UEFA sanction possible.
- On Wednesday, Barcelona winger Raphinha apologized for gestures directed at Atlético Madrid fans following Barcelona's Champions League elimination on Tuesday.
- Barcelona suffered a 3-2 aggregate defeat in the Champions League quarterfinals after securing a 2-1 victory Tuesday, unable to overcome a 2-0 first-leg loss last week.
- Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Raphinha signaled 'you are out' to supporters and told reporters the match was 'robbed,' complaining that Atletico committed many fouls without yellow cards.
- President-Elect Joan Laporta condemned the refereeing as 'shameful' and 'inadmissible' on Wednesday, announcing plans for a formal complaint to UEFA, while Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso dismissed the 'robbed' claims as 'nonsense.'
- UEFA is reviewing Raphinha's conduct at the Metropolitano, which could lead to sanctions; precedent exists, as Neymar received a three-game suspension for similar remarks several years ago.
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Independent EspañolRaphinha apologized for his gesture towards Atlético Madrid fans after the elimination of his Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Raphinha, Barcelona’s striker, apologized on social media this Wednesday for the gestures he addressed to the audience of the Riyadh Air Metropolitan after the elimination of the blue granny ensemble in the quarterfinals of the ‘Champions’ in front of Atlético Madrid. “I apologize for my gesture, which does not correspond to my values or my character. It was an act committed at a time of tension, in response to an amateur who was disrespecting m…
UEFA Champions League — Raphinha apologises for gesture towards Atletico fans after Barcelona’s exit
While still on the field, Raphinha gestured toward Atletico supporters and made a gesture apparently indicating that the club will be eliminated in the next round. He appeared to tell fans “you are out.”
UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Raphinha Apologises To Atletico Madrid Fans For Gesture After Barcelona's Elimination
Barcelona, seeking to return to the semifinals of the Champions League for the second season in a row, won 2-1 on Tuesday but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 2-0 loss at home in the first leg last week
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