Do referees favour Barcelona in Europe? - 巴塞隆納足球俱樂部 Futbol Club Barcelona

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Out of 15 'borderline' decisions in knock-out games under Pep
Guardiola, seven went for Barcelona and eight went against.


After Robin van Persie’s ridiculous red card last night, there has
been an element of debate over whether referees “favour” Barcelona
in Europe. In the Daily Mail today Martin Samuel wrote “it would make
a refreshing change if just once Barcelona could win this tournament
without being set on their way by the obliging incompetence of a match
official. For the clueless Tom Henning Ovrebo against Chelsea in 2009,
read the merciless Massimo Busacca in 2011.”

To some, particularly Arsene Wenger, the outcome would have been
markedly different had Van Persie stayed on the pitch. However,
the outcome could also have been markedly different had Leo Messi’s
marginal offside call in the first leg been allowed or the same player
been awarded a penalty before half-time.

Mindful of this counter-balance as well as the copious conspiracy theories
around referees and Uefa, we decided to look at all of the marginal calls
involved in Barcelona’s Champions League knock-out games under Pep
Guardiola. The point was not to express judgment on any of them, merely
to lay them out and say whether they went for or against Barcelona.

As ever, it appears accusations of bias on either side are illusory.
The marginal calls generally even out.



Barcelona 0-0 Chelsea, 2009 SF

Against Barcelona 0-1

Jose Bosingwa grabs Thierry Henry in the box. Penalty appeal turned down.



Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona, 2009 SF

For Barcelona 1-1

Dani Alves tugs Florent Malouda who falls around edge of box.
Ref rules outside.



Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona, 2009 SF

For Barcelona 2-1

Eric Abidal tugs Didier Drogba’s shirt as the striker goes
through on goal. No penalty or red card.



Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona, 2009 SF

Against Barcelona 2-2

Aric Abidal sent off for colliding with Nicolas Anelka.



Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona, 2009 SF

For Barcelona 3-2

Ball hits Gerard Pique’s hand in the box. No penalty given.



Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona, 2009 SF

For Barcelona 4-2

Ball hits Seydou Keita’s arm in the box. No penalty given.



Arsenal 2-2 Barcelona, 2010 QF

Against Barcelona 4-3

Carlos Puyol and Cesc Fabregas collide. Penalty given, Puyol sent off



Inter 3-1 Barcelona, 2010 SF

For Barcelona 5-3

Samuel Eto’o in through on goal only to be called for offside in
borderline decision.



Inter 3-1 Barcelona, 2010 SF

Against Barcelona 5-4

Milito in offside position when Sneijder takes preceding touch.
Scores and goal given.



Inter 3-1 Barcelona, 2010 SF

Against Barcelona 5-5

Wesley Sneijder brings down Dani Alves in the box. Alves booked for diving.



Barcelona 1-0 Inter, 2010 SF

For Barcelona 6-5

Sergio Busquets goes down after Thiago Motta palms face.
Notoriously peeks at referee. Motta is sent off.



Barcelona 1-0 Inter, 2010 SF

Against Barcelona 6-6

Bojan Krkic scores but goal disallowed because ball struck Yaya
Toure’s arm. Debate over “ball to hand” ensues.



Arsenal 2-1 Barcelona, 2011 last-16

Against Barcelona 6-7

Leo Messi scores but goal disallowed for offside. Replays suggest
it was onside.



Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal, 2011 last-16

Against Barcelona 6-8

Leo Messi brought down on edge of box. Penalty not given.



Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal, 2011 last-16

For Barcelona 7-8

Robin Van Persie given second booking for shooting after whistle had blown.

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from a fan:

how many times have we seen forwards shown yellow cards for kicking
the ball after the whistle is blown? standard stuff. so what’s the
difference here? the game does not (and should not) make exceptions
for english teams, managers, or fans. All teams in all competitions
suffer or benefit from referring decisions from time to time.
how come it’s only made a huge issue when english clubs suffer
from such decisions?

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Massimo Busacca 真是個爛裁判沒錯，尤其是這兩個判決:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lphanLlEsrs

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhgg1n_barcapensht57_travel


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