Pedri: UEFA must ‘look into’ referee as Inter player ‘should have been’ sent off | OneFootball

Barcelona midfielder Pedri raged after a 4-3 loss against Inter, saying that UEFA must ‘look into’ referee Szymon Marciniak, especially because Henrikh Mkhitaryan deserved a second yellow card for a foul on Lamine Yamal.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri was unhappy with Marciniak’s officiating in Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Serie A giants Inter.

“I’m proud of the team and a bit disappointed because we managed to come back from a result that was very much against us,” the Spain international said in the mixed zone, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

“It’s not the first time this has happened with this referee; UEFA should look into it,” he continued.

“There are things I don’t understand that are hard to explain. Every 50-50 call went their way. On the penalty on Lamine, which was later called a free kick, Mkhitaryan should have been given a yellow, which would have been his second.”

The Nerazzurri have now qualified for the second Champions League Final in three years. You can check today’s live updates and reactions on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG.

epa12078776 FC Inter’s Francesco Acerbi (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 3-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona, in Milan, Italy, 06 May 2025. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick also complained about the referee’s decision, but still congratulated the Nerazzurri, who secured a 7-6 aggregate win after two epic ties.

Inter will meet Arsenal or PSG in the Champions League Final in Munich on May 31. The Gunners will visit the Ligue 1 giants tonight after a 1-0 loss in the first leg semifinal in London.

Inter vs Barcelona – Lautaro Martinez’s reaction

The Argentine quickly recovered from an injury, scoring the opening goal and earning a penalty kick in the first half.

“I felt the leg twinge and the first two days I just sat at home crying, but we did great work with the staff and I managed to recover, even if I was not at 100 per cent,” Lautaro said.

“This is how I experience football, you’ve got to give your all in these games. I promised my family that I would get on the pitch today.”