FC Barcelona after a crazy match they drew with Inter 3: 3. Two goals were scored by Robert Lewandowski. Thanks to the successes of him, the “Pride of Catalonia” has nadal mathematical possibility to pass to the 1/8 finals. But these are illusory possibilities. If Inter in the next round beat the weakest of the group, Viktoria Pilzno, it will be over.
The Spanish media in mourning. “We need a miracle”, “Barcelona on the verge of defeat”
The Spanish media pay attention to this fact. “Two Lewandowski goals conceded just to avoid elimination now” – writes Catalan Sport. “Lewandowski’s late goals only prevented a too unfair defeat.” The reporter admitted that the Pole was more active in this match than in previous matches. “Barcelona are not out of Europe yet and at least they were applauded for not losing and for doing their best until the last second,” they concluded.
Marca adds that Barcelona are “on the verge of yet another defeat Champions League“.” Not yet mathematically, but Barcelona say goodbye to the Champions League without reaching the round of 16 for the second consecutive year. And on Sunday ‘El Clasico’ … “- recalls the journalist.
“I’m sick Europa League on the horizon. Barca came across the same stone again. The lack of promotion last season was taken as a serious setback that could not be repeated. After the defeat against Inter, Xavi’s men are once again trapped in a dangerous group that will bring them back to square one: the Europa League. Not yet mathematician, but it is almost certain given that they have to score six points and Viktoria Pilzno has to stop Inter in Milan “, reads Marce.
“Risky economic moves make sense with great sporting results. And on the first attempt he failed. It will be a long season in Barcelona. Especially if they leave Santiago Bernabéu defeated on Sunday. Against Inter they played a decent first half, but at the all “They made a mistake at the start of the second half. Defender Pique and then Eric Garcia led to the return of the Azzurri. Lewandowski saved the situation in extra time. The Europa League is no longer a consolation for this squad. The apologies are over”. – adds the reporter. Finally, he briefly summarized the situation of the team: “It takes a miracle for Barca to continue playing in the Champions League.”
“Inter have left Barcelona waiting for a miracle”, concluded “Mundo Deportivo”. “Two goals from Lewandowski keep Barca with the thread of life in the Champions League” – reads the text. The reporter noted that Barcelona looked good in the first half, but “as soon as Inter pressed and scored, the building collapsed easily”. Polish referee Szymon Marciniak was also mentioned. The journalist seems to complain that the Polish judge allowed Onana to make the door cars “on average for one minute”. Finally, we read that Lewandowski “has extended the agony in the Champions League” and the Barcelona players are “practically eliminated”.
Also “AS” writes that “Barcelona is counting on a miracle”. “The ‘Blaugrana’ team is on the brink of the European abyss. Xavi’s project receives a huge blow four days before ‘El Clasico'”, it reads.
“Barca’s European defeat is not a fact, but it is more than likely. With two rounds left in the Champions League group stage, he already knows his future depends on a miracle and a series of combinations of results. winning everything and not being able to beat Viktoria Pilzno at San Siro. Barca failed to win despite being in the lead, but two sensational mistakes by Piqué and Busquets, the two captains, seem to sweep away the dreams and Barca not only lose prestige, but it also gets an economic blow, “concluded the author.
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