US EditionBarcelona fume over 'unfair' decisions as they point finger at the referee for Inter defeat - The Mirror
- Barcelona were eliminated after conceding a late equalizer in extra time during the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Inter Milan at the latter’s home ground on May 7, 2025.
- The match saw controversy after referee Szymon Marciniak awarded a penalty to Inter following VAR review and disallowed a Barcelona spot-kick, fueling disputes.
- Francesco Acerbi scored the 93rd-minute equaliser for Inter, pushing the score to 3-3 and 6-6 on aggregate, before Davide Frattesi netted the decisive goal in extra time.
- Barcelona players, including Pedri and Eric Garcia, criticised the referee, with Garcia urging UEFA to investigate, while one player said “football has been cruel to us.”
- The loss ended Barcelona’s Champions League run with players expressing disappointment but vowing to try again next season to satisfy their fans.
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Hansi Flick and the players expressed their discomfort over the performance of the Pole and in the club consider it tendentious
Barcelona fume over 'unfair' decisions as they point finger at the referee for Inter defeat - The Mirror
Barcelona stars Pedri and Eric Garcia and manager Hansi Flick took aim at referee Szymon Marciniak after feeling aggrieved at some decisions in their 4-3 extra-time defeat by Inter Milan
Several players and Hansi Flick showed their disagreement with the collegiate's performance, although they bit their tongue
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