07.05.2025 10:00
In the Champions League, Inter advanced to the final by eliminating Barcelona at home. At the end of the match, the Barcelona team reacted strongly to the referee. The Catalan team's defender Eric Garcia and midfielder Pedri criticized the referee's performance and stated that UEFA should investigate the matter.
After Inter defeated Barcelona 4-3 to reach the final of the Champions League, there was a strong reaction from the Catalan side towards the match referee Szymon Marciniak. Barcelona players Pedri and Eric Garcia used harsh words against Marciniak, while the Spanish press highlighted the Polish referee in their match reports.
"UEFA MUST INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE"
The Catalan team reacted strongly to the referee after the match... Barcelona's defender Eric Garcia criticized the performance of the Polish referee, saying, "We all know what happened with this referee the last time we were here. But we should be proud of everything we did."
Barcelona's midfielder Pedri also stated in an interview after the match, "This is not the first time this referee has faced such criticism. UEFA must investigate the issue."
Garcia, referring to the match they played against Inter in 2022, said, "I don't know what is wrong in this stadium, but in the three times I've been there, it hasn't gone as we wanted. Due to A reason, B reason, or external factors."
"A DARK NIGHT"
The Marca newspaper reported the match with the headline "Maximum suffering for Barça," highlighting the impressive performance of Inter's Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer, stating, "Sommer's three incredible saves have secured his place in Champions League history. His reactions to deny Lamine Yamal in two situations and to block Eric Garcia's goal sent Inter to Monaco. A dark night for Barça. In a year without a potential Ballon d'Or winner, the clear winner is a master. Will a goalkeeper finally be rewarded?"