“Let him pack his bags and leave — I don’t want to see him in my club again. He couldn’t defend properly, missed an open goal, and was responsible for both goals against Dortmund in the Champions League coach Hansi Flick is reported to have said about a struggling player after their narrow escape in the Champions League.

Despite Barcelona’s advancement to the semifinals with a 5-3 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund, the performance wasn’t without criticism. Flick admitted his side didn’t play their best football but still praised the team’s overall accomplishment. “It wasn’t our finest game, but we reached our goal,” Flick said, giving credit to Dortmund for being tough opponents.

He emphasized how crucial reaching the semifinals is for the entire club — from the players to the coaching staff. “This is a big step. The Champions League is the top level in club football, and making it this far means a lot to us all,” Flick said, proud of the team’s progress.

Amid the celebrations, controversy stirred as football icon and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi criticized one unnamed player. “I warned Flick about him — he keeps hurting the team. He almost cost us our spot in the semifinals,” Messi stated, calling the player’s mistakes “unforgivable” and questioning his place in the starting lineup.