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Barcelona File Referee Complaint

FC Barcelona have sent a formal complaint to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) outlining five refereeing grievances they claim have negatively affected the club.

Barcelona's protest to the RFEF cites inconsistent application of rules, including a perceived "double yardstick" in red cards and handball decisions, contrasting their treatment with other teams. The club also highlights accumulation of errors against them, questionable technology use, and disparities in VAR reviews.

While not questioning referees' professionalism, Barcelona demands urgent review of applied criteria to ensure equal treatment and preserve competition integrity across both men's and women's teams.