Inter Milan ended Barcelona 4-3 in the second stage of the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League and went on to the final with an aggregated score of 7-6. After the game, the German football club -expert Wagner expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of referee Szymon Marciniak.
Wagner criticized Marciniak for losing the consciousness of the competition situation and blowing the whistle too early. He pointed out: “In the last moments of the first half of extra time, inter -midfielder Barella was on goal in what could probably have been a score of score, but the referee blew at that time at that time before halftime.”
He added that the performance of Marciniak was disappointing in extra time: “After the match had gone into extra time, it seemed that Marciniak lost his focus. That is very disturbing. Even in extra time, the referee must remain completely alert, especially when a clear scoring opportunity develops on the field.”
Similar controversy arose during the semi-final second stage last year from last year between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who was also officially by Marciniak. In the last moments of that match, De Ligt scored what seemed to be an equalizer, but the piece was ruled outside the home by Marciniak. Wagner also thought about that game: “Marciniak often blows his whistle too early. At the time, Tuchel was furious with the sidelines. This time it is the turn of Inzaghi to protest.”
At the incident of De Ligt, Mazraoui was ruled abroad before the goal was scored.
In contrast to Bayern, who were eliminated last year because of the not -authored goal, this time the missed score had no influence on the outcome – Internal Milan still came forward as a victor. In conclusion, Wagner emphasized: “A referee at top level like Marciniak must keep control of the match. He must seriously think about his performance.”