Barcelona’s manager Xavi voiced frustration over his team’s elimination from the Champions League quarterfinals, attributing their loss to Paris Saint-Germain to what he labeled as a “disastrous” performance by referee István Kovács. Despite Barcelona’s lead from the first leg, they suffered a 4-1 defeat on the night, with Ronald Araújo’s red card drastically altering the match.
Controversy arose over Kovács’ handling of the game, as he issued a total of 12 cards, including three reds, leading to a loss of control over the proceedings. Former Barcelona player Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on PSG’s numerical advantage, scoring a crucial goal before halftime.
Xavi lamented the impact of Araújo’s dismissal, expressing disappointment that a single refereeing decision could overshadow their season’s efforts. Meanwhile, PSG manager Luis Enrique expressed confidence in his team’s victory, believing they would have prevailed regardless of the red card.
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With PSG advancing to the semifinals, they are set to face Borussia Dortmund, who staged a comeback against Atlético Madrid to secure their spot in the next round.
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