Almeida Accuses UEFA of Favoritism After Atleti Exit

Almeida expressed outrage over the appointment of German referee Daniel Seibert, claiming it was inappropriate amid competition between Spain and Germany for Champions League spots. He criticized controversial decisions, including a penalty not awarded to Giuliano Simeone, and questioned the limited broadcast replays of the incident.

The mayor also condemned the amount of stoppage time added, suggesting the referee wanted the match to end quickly to favor Arsenal's progression to the final in Budapest. "We played against UEFA, not Arsenal," Almeida stated, alleging clear intent to eliminate the Spanish club. esporist.com