Should it have been an indirect free-kick? Atlético goalkeeper handles ball after touch from his own teammate

In the Copa del Rey second leg, Barcelona are hosting Atlético Madrid, and a contentious incident unfolded during the second half.

Details: The Atlético Madrid goalkeeper picked up the ball after it was redirected by his own teammate while attempting to intercept a pass. Barcelona players appealed, insisting it was a deliberate back pass, but the referee waved play on and ignored the protests.

By the way, the atmosphere ahead of the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid was electric long before kick-off.

As the visiting team’s bus approached Camp Nou, it was confronted by a group of radical Barcelona supporters. The ultras hurled various objects at Atlético’s bus.

Reminder: In the first leg, Atlético Madrid demolished Barcelona with a 4-0 victory.