Barcelona given a massive let-off as this Antoine Griezmann goal was wrongly ruled out

Antoine Griezmann has a knack for important goals, but was denied what would have been a priceless one against Barcelona.

The France striker thought he had given Atlético Madrid a route back in to their Copa del Rey semi-final when he rifled a low shot beyond Jasper Cillessen, only to see a flag raised for offside?

The only problem? Replays showed Griezmann was being played on by Gerard Piqué and the goal should have been allowed to stand.

https://twitter.com/elfuera_dejuego/status/829084562366013441

Plenty of those watching were quick to point out that, not only was the Frenchman onside, but he was better than level.

Terrible offside call… pic.twitter.com/fUkkfiIk0R

— David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) February 7, 2017

ONSIDE!!! Shocking decision! Griezmann and Atleti denied an absolute beauty. pic.twitter.com/gMYE0cps6z

— Arsène's Son 🎈 (@hughwizzy) February 7, 2017

Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco was sent off 10 minutes later and, while Kévin Gameiro brought the visitors level on the night late on, it was not enough to overturn Barcelona’s 2-1 win at the Estadio Vicente Calderón in the first leg. Gameiro had also missed a penalty just minutes before finding the net.

Barcelona’s opponents in the final will be either Alavés or Celta Vigo, with the clubs due to play their semi-final tomorrow after a goalless first leg at Balaídos.

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