Hansi Flick Points Finger After Barcelona’s Shocking Champions League Elimination
In a stunning turn of events, Barcelona was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by Inter Milan in a thrilling 4-3 extra-time defeat, ending 7-6 on aggregate. The loss has left fans reeling, and head coach Hansi Flick didn’t hold back, directing fierce criticism at referee Szymon Marciniak as the sole person responsible for the Catalans’ painful exit.
Flick expressed deep frustration over several controversial decisions, claiming every “50-50 call” favored Inter. Key moments included a VAR-reviewed penalty awarded to Inter for a foul by Pau Cubarsi and a Barcelona penalty overturned after a foul on Lamine Yamal was deemed outside the box. Flick also questioned a potential handball by Inter’s Francesco Acerbi and a foul in the build-up to Inter’s late equalizer. “I don’t want to talk too much about the referee, but every decision went their way,” Flick fumed in his post-match press conference.
Despite Barcelona’s valiant comeback, with Raphinha’s 87th-minute strike nearly securing victory, Inter’s resilience shone through. Francesco Acerbi’s 93rd-minute goal forced extra time, where Davide Frattesi’s strike sealed Barcelona’s fate. Flick praised his team’s effort, insisting they “deserve respect” and vowed to return stronger next season.
With their Champions League dreams shattered, Barcelona now face arch-rivals Real Madrid in La Liga. Can Flick rally his squad to maintain their domestic dominance? Share your thoughts below and stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding drama!
