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Xavi sent off for Barcelona after lashing out moments after PSG levelled tense Champions League tie


XAVI was sent off for kicking out during Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

The Barcelona boss lost his cool on the touchline as he booted padding around the VAR monitor.

Xavi lashed out on the touchlineCredit: TNT SPORTS
The manager was not impressed with the refereeCredit: TNT SPORTS
Referee Istvan Kovacs showed the Spaniard a straight red cardCredit: Getty

Xavi, 44, was given a straight red card for his outburst by Romanian international referee Istvan Kovacs.

The Spaniard was clearly frustrated after signing his side lose a 4-2 aggregate lead on the night.

As he walked away from the touchline, Xavi could be seen taking off his coat and having a quick chat with assistant Oscar Hernandez.

Fans reacted to the moment as they flooded social media.

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One commented: “So stupid from Xavi!”

A second wrote: “Poor Xavi.”

A third posted: “Xavi is a crybaby.”

A fourth said: “Please Xavi, leave now.”

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Another added: “Xavi really leaves our club.”

Raphinha had scored the opening goal before Paris Saint-Germain hit back with goals from Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha.

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Ronald Araujo was also shown a straight red card earlier in the match for a last-man challenge.

To make matters worse, moments later, the Ligue 1 side were awarded a penalty as Dembele was fouled by Joao Cancelo.

Kylian Mbappe converted from the sport to put PSG 5-4 ahead in the tie.

Barcelona then had another blow as Hernandez was given a second yellow card and also handed his marching orders, leaving the team two coaches down.

Mbappe sealed the win in the 89th minute as he fired in after a swift counter-attack.

Barcelona had gone into the second leg 3-2 up, having won a thrilling first leg at the Parc des Princes.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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