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·9 April 2026

Justice or ‘childish error’? Giuliano, Pubill and a Goltz-style handball

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In the recent Champions League quarterfinal first leg (April 2026), Giuliano Simeone was asked at the Spotify Camp Nou about the most unusual play of the match: his teammate Marc Pubill’s handball on a goal kick.

Unlike the strict way Paolo Goltz was penalized in Argentina, Giuliano’s response to ESPN’s microphones reflected Atlético’s defensive stance:

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  • Lack of clarity about the play: The forward said he did not clearly remember the incident at the time and noted: “I have to watch it again.”
  • Backing the referee’s judgment: He justified referee Istvan Kovacs’s decision, suggesting that if nothing was called, it was because it was understood that the ball was not yet in play.
  • Focus on the team: He stressed that the team should not lose focus over outside controversies and must concentrate on continuing to improve for the second leg, despite the 0-2 win.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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