Barcelona erupts over refereeing after Champions League elimination
The Catalan club expressed outrage at key decisions they believe influenced their exit from the tournament.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed his deep frustration after his team’s dramatic 4-3 loss to Inter Milan, a result that ended the Catalans’ hopes of reaching the UEFA Champions League final. In the post-match press conference at the Giuseppe Meazza, the German manager pointed fingers at the officiating, subtly but clearly suggesting that key decisions during the match favored the Italian side.
"I don't want to talk too much about the referee. It wouldn't be fair to my team, which did a great job tonight," Flick stated. "But I've already told him what I thought of his performance. Every 50-50 decision went Inter's way."
The game, filled with intensity and controversy, saw Barcelona eliminated in heartbreaking fashion. While the Spanish giants showed spirit and managed to push the match to the brink, it was the contentious refereeing that dominated post-match discussions among players, staff, and fans alike.
Flick's comments reflect a growing discontent within the club, with many feeling that the officiating played a decisive role in the outcome. While he refrained from a direct attack on the referee, his measured yet firm words sent a clear message: Barcelona feels wronged, and the officiating standards in such crucial matches are under scrutiny once again.
