New Delhi: The Catalan giants won the Champions League 5-4 after an amazing comeback from a 4-2 deficit last night. There was a lot of controversy around Barca’s victory since Benfica said they should have received a penalty in the 96th minute. Raphinha, however, ran straight up the other end to score a last-minute winner after the referee refused to award it. Following a protracted VAR delay that would effectively determine the outcome of the game, Barca’s goal remained and the hosts’ spot-kick appeals were rejected.
Temper tantrums were said to have erupted in the tunnel during full-time. Players from Barcelona and Benfica apparently got into a fight, and “screams” could be heard. According to reports, police had to step in, pulling Raphinha away and securing the locker room doors for both sides.
What happened after the game?
🚨⚠️ Raphinha: “They INSULTED me at the end of the match, I insulted them BACK”.
“If they respect me, I respect them. In my opinion they could have understood the situation, but they preferred to insult me”.
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Barcelona star Raphinha was clearly not happy with how the Benfica players reacted and he had some bold statements to make when he was asked about the entire situation.
“I’m a person who respects everyone, but when I was leaving the pitch there were people who insulted me.
“I returned the insults. I know I shouldn’t do it, but I returned the insults. In the end we all got heated.
The Brazilian also expressed himself by saying that the Benfica players might have comprehended the circumstances, but they chose to disparage him instead.
“I’m a person who doesn’t take anything home, what they say to me, they’re going to hear it too.
Following a thrilling Champions League match in Lisbon, police had to intervene to keep the players from Benfica and Barcelona apart. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
