Barcelona were left heartbroken on Tuesday as a 4-3 defeat to Inter saw them exit the Champions League at the semi-final stage, with the Nerazzurri secured a 7-6 aggregate success across the two legs.
It was a bitterly disappointing night for Barcelona, but as per Marca, head coach Hansi Flick was very proud of the performance produced by his squad.
“I’m disappointed but not with the players and their performance. They tried everything and that’s just the way it is. We are out but next year we will try again and try to make the whole club and the fans happy. Inter also play and are a great team. They defend very well and have good strikers.
“We will learn. It’s a progression. We want to keep learning. We don’t have much time to train. Next season we will be back.”
It was a rather controversial night at the San Siro, with Barcelona feeling particularly aggrieved at the performance of referee Szymon Marciniak. Flick admitted that he has some frustrations, but he chose not to delve too much into the matter.
“Some decisions were 50-50 and they have always gone to Inter. That’s football. We have to accept it. I’m very proud of my team. Sometimes you think that some of the referee’s decisions are unfair. But we have to accept it and start again next season. Winning the Champions League is one of our objectives and making our fans happy. They have supported us very well. We will be back next season.
“I think about it, about the refereeing decisions but I don’t want to talk about it. It’s not fair to my team, who did a huge job. I don’t like to talk about the referee. I’ve told him what I think but I’m not going to say it here.”
Koubcelpuz
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No matter what I will always be a culler
Muuabemprs
156
Barcelona should remember what referee did to Chelsea too
fihadloy
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Hansi Flick must not complain about referee now, he told Real Madrid enough is enough when La Liga referees were working tirelessly to erase the 7point lead Madrid had over Barcelona. Now is their turn - NO COMPLAIN O.
Jattasaikou
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what's this u should thank god for referee not allowed this clear chances to go on please😊🥺
fihadloy
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You don't want to talk about referee but you already said it's not fair to your team. You have already talked. When La Liga referees supported your team it was not fair to other teams but you didn't complain. So Flick close your mouth now.
fihadloy
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He also said referees are human therefore can make mistakes even when such mistakes concerning Real Madrid had become a pattern.
yenelmnopr
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congratulations Inter Milan, but Barcelona are not so lucky they play good game with character and personality I really appreciate the way how they play, they tried all their best but they are not lucky. try again next season good lad. hard work always paid weather you win or lose you have our praises .
Naokmptuz
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Barcelona should remember what referee did to Chelsea too
And even the ones Referees did to Madrid this season that Barca enjoyed most