Xavi was adamant that Ronald Araújo should not have been shown a red card.
Barcelona manager Xavi is not happy with the referee following the heartbreaking loss to PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. He has pointed out the finger of blame at referee Istvan Kovacs.
The Spaniard was adamant that Ronald Araújo should not have been shown a red card. Barcelona were ahead in the game after the first-leg win but PSG pulled off a great comeback and sealed its place in the Champions League semifinals.
Xavi’s men took 4-2 aggregate advantage, thanks to Raphina’s striker inside the opening quarter of an hour. PSG took complete control of the game by scoring four goals to eliminate Barcelona.
While talking to the media post-match at Montjuïc, Xabi speaks about the referral decisions, “I told the referee that he was very poor. It was a disaster,” Xavi began.
“It doesn’t matter how much we talk, the fact is that the red card ruined the match. I don’t like to talk about referees but we have to say it. We can’t be silent.
“At this level, playing with 10 men is practically impossible. Before that, the tie was beautiful. In that moment, you ruin football.
“Giving a red card for it is too much. It’s a real shame. The referee ruined all of our work this season. I wanted to play 11 vs 11, fairly.”
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