Xavi asks that the referees “let Barça compete” after the unfortunate red card to Roque

Published:3/02/2024 - 21:38h

Updated:3/02/2024 - 22:48h

Xavi Hernández was satisfied with FC Barcelona's performance against Alavés (1-3). In his post-match statements, the Egarense also charged against the referees for the unfair expulsion of Vitor Roque for a double yellow card

The FC Barcelona added his second consecutive victory in LaLiga in field of the Alavés (1-3), a marked party in the final stretch by the unfair expulsion of Vitor Roque. Martínez Munuera decided to expel to 'Tigrinho' by a pisotón non-existent on Zamora. In the press conference post party, Xavi Hernández criticised duramente the decision of the main in a played where, when treating of an expulsion by double yellow, the VAR could not take part.

"It is an error, another error of the referee to us. You have seen it. Only I ask that they leave us compete. I do not go to speak more than the referees. Today it is another flagrant error. We are paying the 'case Negreira'. But I do not go to speak of the referees. The reality already see him you. I do not say it more or you kill me. Another error, again", sentenced the míster of Terrassa. Five minutes before his expulsion, the Brazilian had been admonished by an infringement, without balloon, on Marín.

The Barça will appeal the expulsion of Vitor Roque

After the pitazo final of Martínez Munuera, Xavi left clear that the Barça will appeal the expulsion of the forward of 18 years, trying recover him for the duel of the next Sunday against the Granada in Montjuïc. "Yes we go it to resort because it is an error of the referee to us. Robert is our goleador and Vitor gives us this. It is very unfair the expulsion, but am very satisfied. I am happy by the footballers, today is moment of elogiar to the group", explained to the microphones of 'DAZN'.

🗣️ "We go it to resort because it is an error, another error of the referee to us"

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To his time, valued the performance of the team, although it did not hide his annoyance by the so much fit. "Today we have been a mature team, think that had the party controlled and to the minute do us the 1-2. We have defended badly the area, would have to have done fault in the band, not allowing the centre. Although this angers me am happy", puntualizó the Barcelona trainer.