Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann earned nominations ahead of any of the Catalans' players, leading a top club official to hit out.
Barcelona vice president Jordi Mestre said the Spanish champions are "very disappointed and angry" with UEFA's decision to overlook Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez for the Best Player in Europe Award, branding the pair's snub as "scandalous."
Messi and Suarez were not among the three finalists for the prize, with Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale and Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann selected.
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi placed fifth, behind teammate Suarez, leading Mestre to hit out at UEFA.