AN PLEASURABLE EVENT
“I think we dictated the game. Apart from maybe 15 minutes of the first half, we had some difficulties, but for the rest, we dictated the game and we outplayed [them], so many chances, so I was a little bit disappointed that in half-time it was 0-0 because we should have scored. The opportunities they had, we created by ourselves. But I think it was a great game, two attacking teams, I think it was really Champions League [level] and even more than that. So I really enjoyed the game a lot. In the end, 2-2, and we have to finish it at Old Trafford.”
An ARGUABLE CHOICE
“We have a lot of character and determination in this team. The belief, we had to score the first goal, and the meaning of the first goal is so important and that’s what we didn’t do. Then, we turn around when we were down, and then also I think the refereeing had a big influence in this game. I think it was a clear foul on Rashy. You can discuss if it’s in or outside the box, but then [if it’s outside] it’s a red card, because he was one-on-one with the keeper. So it’s a big influence, not only on this game, but in this round. It can’t be, the referee can’t make such a mistake. I asked the referee why. So he said it was outside the box and it was no foul. I said I think the linesman and the referee are in a very good position to see. I think we have the VAR. So I think it’s not good and was a really bad decision. I can’t understand – maybe they were impressed by the pressure Barcelona made but that can’t be at the highest European level.”
