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·9 aprile 2026

Justice or ‘schoolboy error’? Simeone, Pubill and a Goltz-style handball

Immagine dell'articolo:Justice or ‘schoolboy error’? Simeone, Pubill and a Goltz-style handball

In the recent first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals (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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  • Unclear about the play: The forward said he did not clearly remember the incident at the time and noted: «I have to watch it again.»
  • Support for the referee’s decision: He justified referee Istvan Kovacs’s call, suggesting that if nothing was given, it was because it was understood that the ball was not yet in play.
  • Focus on the team: He emphasized 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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