The Blaugrana managed to return to the scoring twice, but the feeling of a missed opportunity was palpable for the Catalan giants, who multiplied the occasions without being able to contain the pressure. Critics of Barcelona stars after the match were mixed.
Raphinha: “It's unacceptable to collect so much at home”
Brazilian striker Raphinha was once again crucial for the Blaugrana in Europe, causing a goal against his camp and delivering a decisive pass, but he was not satisfied after the match.
“We have still collected a lot of goals at home and it is unacceptable, but we must also congratulate the Inter, because we know that they are very strong on stopped kicks”he told Movistar+, quoted by Sport.
“The important thing is to obtain a result where anything can happen, and we will be much better preparing this week. »»
Lamine Yamal: “We were superior despite the draw”
Lamine Yamal received numerous praise after the match, but he was hungry, believing that his team deserved victory.
“I am grateful for praise. It is good that they appreciate my work, but I only think of football and at rest, because we will give everything to Milan. We were superiors despite the draw, and we only think of victory ”he told MD.
Before the match, Lamine Yamal was uncertain, feeling muscle pain in heating.
“I noticed something abnormal on a warm -up and I returned to the locker room, but I played well. I always try to give everything for the team, to give the best of myself. It didn't go as planned. I wanted to win, but in the return match, we will all give everything and aim for victory. I was disappointed at the end, but it's over now and I think of the return match. I wanted to shoot, but off
“, He said about his shot that struck the transverse bar at the end of the match.
The consequences for Barça
One of the main problems that Barcelona will face in the return match is the absence of Jules Koundé. The Frenchman was released at the end of the first period and should be absent for several weeks. Eric Garcia, who replaced Koundé and has played relatively well, will be the most likely replacement, although Ronald Araujo and Hector Fort are also options.
