Barcelona coach Xavi says the Catalans won’t report Slavko Vincic to UEFA after VAR controversy in the Champions League match against Inter on Tuesday.
The La Liga giants were furious with the Slovenian referee who did not award a late penalty to the Catalans at San Siro on Tuesday night.
Denzel Dumfries appeared to have touched the ball with his right hand, but the 42-year-old was not urged to have an on-field review, infuriating Xavi and Barcelona’s staff members.
There were reports that Barcelona would report Vincic to UEFA, but Xavi confirmed today that it wouldn’t be the case.
“We spoke about it and we decided against doing it,” Xavi told at a press conference today, as quoted by Marca.
“I spoke to the president, Rafa, Jordi and Mateu and we took this decision together. I already complained and it’s quite rare for me.”
The ex-midfielder confirmed that Frankie de Jong would be available for the second leg at Nou Camp on Wednesday.
Tomorrow, Barcelona face Celta Vigo, while Inter meet Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium shortly.
“In the end, Inter closed themselves off very narrow,” Xavi continued, talking about last Tuesday’s defeat at San Siro.
“We didn’t understand the alternatives, it was better in the second half. They did well covering. we are working on it and we are trying to attack better.”
Inter have six points after three Champions League games, while Barcelona have only three after collecting one win and two defeats.