Joan Laporta Criticizes Referee After Barcelona’s Champions League Exit

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has publicly criticized referee Szymon Marciniak after Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League following their defeat to Inter Milan in the semifinal second leg. The controversial decisions made by the Polish referee have raised eyebrows among the fans and the club’s leadership.

Laporta Blames Referee for Barcelona’s Exit

According to reports from Marca, Joan Laporta claimed that the referee’s decisions significantly impacted the match. Barcelona’s elimination came after a 2-1 aggregate loss to Inter Milan. Laporta firmly believes that the referee’s decisions were unfair, leading to his team’s unfortunate exit.

“We fought to reach the final in Munich, but it didn’t go that way. Basically, it happened because of referee decisions that were not in our favor,” Laporta stated.

Laporta Focuses on La Liga Title Despite Setback

Despite the bitter defeat in the Champions League, Laporta has urged the team to refocus and secure the La Liga title.

The Barcelona president emphasized that the team must strengthen their mentality to bounce back from this disappointment.

“But this must make us stronger to have the mentality that enables the team to win La Liga,” he added.