After their controversial 1-0 victory against Barcelona at the San Siro last week, Inter must prepare for a highly hostile reception at the Nou Camp tomorrow.
Next Wednesday you will be the 12th man. pic.twitter.com/7JMer8aw0h
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 5, 2022
Following their triumph at the Stadio Mezza last week, Simone Inzaghi’s team are aware that a draw in Spain could be sufficient to advance through the group stage.
One of the most controversial games of the season, the Catalans’ claims for a penalty kick were denied despite an apparent handball by Denzel Dumfries, and they also had a goal disallowed.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has claimed this week that the refereeing at San Siro was ‘shameful’ adding that he has informed UEFA about the Catalans’ concerns.
Multiple reports in Italy suggest that Inter are unhappy with how Barcelona directors have been dealing with the incident, even if the La Liga giants eventually decided not to report referee Slavko Vincic to UEFA.
The Catalans can’t afford the second consecutive elimination from the Champions League group stage, so the atmosphere will be incandescent at the Nou Camp tomorrow night.
Barcelona reacted to last week’s loss with an Instagram post where they said fans would be their ’12th man’ in the return leg.
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Their supporters are already in the mood as they were heard singing insulting chants against the Nerazzurri in their 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday.
The most radical organization of Barcelona supporters, the Grada d’Animaci, also posted a social media plea, pleading to “support the team as they deserve,” and including an image that needs no further explanation.
Dimecres tothom a les 18:00 a Joan XXIII. Som-hi culers! pic.twitter.com/XkNjnEWayF
— Grada d’Animació FCB (@GradaAnimacio) October 9, 2022
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