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“Every 50/50 decision fell on Inter’s side, and that makes me sad” – Hansi Flick reacts after Barcelona’s elimination from UCL

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Last updated: May 7, 2025 4:39 am
Published May 7, 2025
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed his disappointment at the officiating in his side’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan. The Spanish giants fell to a 4-3 defeat after extra time, losing 7-6 on aggregate after an intense tie over two legs.

Flick saw his side’s hopes of claiming the treble this season vanish into thin air after a Champions League classic against the Serie A champions. He pointed out after the game that he was unsatisfied with the officiating of referee Szymon Marciniak, who he claimed favoured Inter.

La Blaugrana committed ten fouls during the game and received two bookings from referee Marciniak. Inter, on the other hand, received five bookings for 14 fouls committed during the encounter at the Giuseppe Meazza.

Barcelona were without both of their starting full-backs Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde through injury, and Robert Lewandowski was only fit enough for a place on the bench. They were met by a motivated Inter Milan goalkeeper in Yann Sommer, who emerged as the Man of the Match after making seven saves in the game.

Flick’s side went 2-0 down as they did in the first leg when Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu put them ahead before the break. They equalised through Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo before Raphinha put them ahead in the 87th minute. Francesco Acerbi scored an added time equaliser to send the game to extra time, where Davide Frattesi scored the winner.

Barcelona forward Raphinha equalled a Cristiano Ronaldo record with a goal against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg. The 28-year-old was on target for his side as they fell to a 4-3 defeat in Italy, eliminating them from the competition.

Raphinha needed two attempts to fire home what he thought was the winner for his side in the 87th minute of the game. The goal was his 13th for the club in the Champions League this season, and he has eight assists to his name, as well. He became only the second player in history to record 21 goal contributions in a single Champions League campaign after Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo scored 17 goals and provided four assists in the 2013-14 season as he led Real Madrid to the title. Raphinha will not get a chance to better Ronaldo’s record after Barcelona’s elimination, but will target another assault next season.

Sulayman Salahudeen

Sulayman is a European and international football writer at Sportskeeda covering news and transfer rumors. He has an overall experience of 4 years, having previously worked at the likes of SportsRation and ExtraTimeTalk. His tryst with the sport happened at a young age, playing it at home and watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Sulayman has a good feel for the game, which is reflected in his descriptive articles. He double checks information via multiple sources for accuracy, and only uses top-tier platforms like Transfermarkt and Opta for statistical information. His experience and exploits in the industry have led Sulayman to cover the Nigerian Professional League for three years along with games involving the Nigerian national team. He has also worked in F1, joining hands with industry veterans to provide a smooth viewing experience in Nigeria.

Sulayman hails Lionel Messi as the one true GOAT, and his brace in Argentina’s 2005 U20 FIFA World Cup final win over Nigeria left a lasting impact on him. He also supports Chelsea at club level, having followed their dominance under Jose Mourinho. Sulayman also follows other leagues with Nigerian players like Eredivisie, Saudi Pro League, Turkish Super Lig, and more. When not writing, he enjoys cooking and eating.

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