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‘Uefa should look into it’ – Watch Barcelona star get bundled over three times in FOUR SECONDS as he demands ref probe

Published on May 07, 2025 at 07:51 PM

PEDRI has urged Uefa to investigate the referee for his performance as Barcelona were dumped out of the Champions League.

The Spanish giants were knocked out of Europe’s premier competition by in a thrilling semi-final tie.

Barcelona soccer player tackled by opponents, with stadium crowd in background.
Francesco Acerbi appeared to push Pedri down three times in four seconds
Barcelona soccer player being fouled during a game.
The Barcelona star repeatedly fell to the ground
Soccer players tackling during a game.
The first push was in the penalty area

following a 4-3 win at the San Siro in the second leg on Tuesday night.

were minutes from booking their spot in the final after put them ahead in the 87th minute.

However, the Italians hit back through Francesco Acerbi before Davide Frattesi scored the winner in extra time.

After the match, let out his frustration at the performance from referee Szymon Marciniak.

He claimed that the referee gave every split decision to the hosts.

The midfielder claimed: “It’s not the first time this happens to us with this referee, should look into it.

“Every 50-50 for them. There are things that I don’t understand and which are hard to explain.”;

One moment of the game that left Pedri red-faced was multiple pushes from Acerbi.

A video taken from the stands shows the defender pushing the midfielder to the ground three times in FOUR SECONDS.

Marciniak awarded Inter a penalty after he was called to the screen by VAR for a foul by on Lautaro Martinez.

Pedri of FC Barcelona looking dejected after a soccer match.
Pedri has urged Uefa to look into referee Szymon Mariniak’s peformance

Barcelona also believed they should have been awarded a free-kick for a foul on Gerard Martín in the build-up to Acerbi’s goal.

Marciniak had awarded the LaLiga giants a penalty for a foul on before VAR intervened.

The Polish official was also in charge when Inter drew 3-3 with Barcelona in the Group Stage of the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Barcelona manager echoed Pedri’s complaints in his post-match press conference.

He said: “I don’t want to talk too much about the referee, but every decision that was 50-50 went (Inter’s) way.

“I am disappointed, but not with my team. They tried everything. It’s the way it is. We are out, but next year we will try again to make the fans happy.

“It makes me sad. My team did an excellent job.

“I don’t like talking about the referee, I’ve told him what I think, but I’m not going to say it here what I’ve said.”;

FC Barcelona coach and players speaking with referees during a soccer match.
Hansi Flick was not happy with the Polish official

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