‘His final match for the club’ – One Barcelona star singled out to blame for UCL exit | OneFootball

A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga heavyweights Barcelona has on Tuesday been singled out for widespread criticism online.

This, of course, comes fresh off a heartbreaking outing for all associated with the Blaugrana.

Barca marked their return to action a short time ago, making the trip to San Siro for a Champions League semi-final 2nd-leg showdown with Italian champions Inter Milan.

As the full-time whistle approached, Hansi Flick’s troops appeared to have done enough to march on to the competition’s finale, after Raphinha rattled home a

Inter, however, refused to lay down, first levelling things up in injury-time through Francesco Acerbi, before notching the tie’s decisive goal by way of Davide Fratessi in extra-time.

And those of a Barcelona persuasion have since pointed the finger of blame for as much squarely in one direction.

Ronald Araújo was introduced to proceedings this evening during the 2nd-half, in an effort add some extra pace and power to the visitors’ backline.

The Uruguayan, however, went on to endure an outing to forget.

First, Araújo was beaten to the ball to allow Acerbi’s equaliser, before the defender allowed Marcus Thuram too much room to lay the ball off in the buildup to Fratessi’s winner.

And such shortcomings did not go at all unnoticed on the part of the Barca faithful, droves of whom have since taken firm aim at their side’s defensive star:

Conor Laird – GSFN