Mohamed Salah has stirred debate with his recent remarks about this season’s Champions League. Despite Barcelona’s early exit, the Egyptian forward claimed they were the team most deserving of the title. He questioned whether Inter Milan or Paris Saint-Germain had truly earned their spots at the top.
Salah pointed to Barcelona’s standout performances—especially against Inter—as proof of their quality. “In my opinion, Barcelona were the rightful winners,” he stated. “Everyone saw what happened in that match against Inter.” He argued that the Spanish club’s elimination didn’t reflect their dominance on the pitch. Salah insisted that Barcelona clearly outperformed Inter during their group-stage encounter, even making them “look like a small team” at moments. He credited Barcelona’s fighting spirit and consistency throughout the season.
According to Salah, Barcelona not only displayed the strongest mentality but also played the most attractive football. “That game was a blatant injustice, by any measure,” he added, hinting that luck or refereeing errors might have cost them a place in the knockout rounds. While Inter and PSG advanced further in the tournament, Salah believes Barcelona’s overall quality made them strong contenders had they progressed.
His statements have sparked mixed reactions. Some fans agree that Barcelona were unlucky, while others argue that results are what truly count in football. Regardless, Salah’s comments underline his deep respect for Barcelona’s campaign and reignite discussions about fairness and merit in elite football
