Laporta: Refereeing Decisions Hurt Us, The Clasico Match is Crucial

Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, expressed his strong anger over the refereeing decisions in his team's match yesterday against Inter, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, which ended in a 4-3 loss for the team and their elimination from the tournament.

The president stated in his remarks: "We fought to reach the final, but it was not possible due to refereeing decisions that hurt us; such matters make us stronger. We must become stronger to have the mentality needed to win the league."

He added: "We have a team for the present and the future, and I am convinced that if we continue to work, dreams will come true, and next season we will return to the Champions League to compete for the title."

He continued: "We are in a difficult moment; we fought to reach the final, but that was not possible. I see that the fans are proud of the team because it has a present and a future, and that gives us strength."

He emphasized: "I repeat, we are proud of the team, and we will support it, which will help it regain the mentality needed to continue fighting for the league title, and that is what we all want as Barcelona fans."

Regarding the match against Real Madrid: "The next match is crucial for winning the league, and everyone knows that well. We all need to fill Montjuïc Stadium to support and cheer for the team, which needs us now more than ever."

He concluded: "I urge the fans to support the team and cheer for them so that we can win the match against Real Madrid this Sunday, which will be the key to winning La Liga."