Flick conveyed his dissatisfaction with the officiating of Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, pointing out that he felt the 50/50 calls went in favor of Inter Milan during the match at San Siro.
After the match, coach Flick informed reporters, “We performed admirably in the second half. I’d rather not dwell on the referee too much, but it was clear that most of the close calls favored them.”
The match was exhilarating, featuring goals from Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu, Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and Francesco Acerbi that led to a 3-3 deadlock at the end of regulation. Inter Milan secured their win with an early first-half extra-time goal from Davide Fratessi, propelling them into the Champions League final against either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal. Flick expressed his disappointment regarding the result but praised his team’s effort and determination: “I am very disappointed with the outcome, but not with our performance. The players gave their all.”
He praised Inter Milan for their solid defensive efforts and highlighted their strong attacking abilities. “They are a very good team with impressive defensive skills and a talented striker,” he added.
Looking ahead, Flick remains optimistic about the future. “Although we are out of this year’s competition, we will regroup and aim to make our fans and the entire club proud next season,” he noted.
Barcelona’s next challenge will be against arch-rivals Real Madrid in the LaLiga El Clasico on Sunday.
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