FC Barcelona coach Xavi said he was “outraged” by two arbitration decisions against the Catalans on Tuesday during the defeat against Inter Milan (1-0), during the third day of the Champions League.
A two-speed arbitration according to the Barcelonnais. The Catalans were notably denied a goal from Pedri (67th) due to a previous hand from Ansu Fati and then did not obtain the penalty they claimed in the 90th minute for a possible Milan hand in the area.
«I am indignant… I would have liked to speak with the referee to understand his decisions. It doesn’t make sense, it’s an injustice, but that’s football“Commented at a press conference the Catalan technician.
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«I feel outrage, I can’t hide it, I think the referee should come and explain“, adds Xavi, who also collected a yellow card during the meeting.
However, Xavi did not hide the shortcomings of his team either, who did not find the fault in front of a grouped defense. “In the first half, we lacked rhythm in the circulation of the ball. We did not have a first period at the level required by the Champions League. In the second half, we played better, we tried to score in every way until the end. Beyond the arbitration decisions, we must do our self-criticism.»
«We lost two matches (in the group), it’s up to us to recover in the two return matches at home“, concludes the Spanish coach. Barça will host Inter on the next day.
