Xavi sent off in Barcelona chaos before Mbappe strike, Champions League sponsor hit
The Barcelona manager Xavi was shown a straight red card for kicking a camera stand sponsored by the Champions League during his team’s match against Paris Saint-Germain. The incident occurred after a refereeing decision that left Xavi furious, and he failed to control his emotions on the touchline. This outburst came as Barcelona headed into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with a 3-2 lead, but the game took a turn when Ronald Araujo was also shown a straight red card, leaving them with ten men. With their reduced numbers, Barcelona were forced to be cautious in possession.
Xavi became incensed by a challenge that went unnoticed by the referee and was subsequently sent off after kicking the camera stand. The situation worsened for Barcelona when Joao Cancelo brought down Ousmane Dembélé in the penalty area, with Kylian Mbappe converting the resulting penalty. Despite Barcelona’s pleas, PSG ultimately put the tie to bed, capitalizing on defensive errors to secure their victory. The defeat left Barcelona crestfallen, especially after having led 4-2 on aggregate in the first half.
The team was ultimately eliminated from the competition, and their fans will be hoping for better fortunes in the future.
