The Inter-Barça match was marked by controversy, with a performance by Marciniak that hasn't been well received in the capital of Catalunya. The latest to speak about it has been the former footballer and former coach, Jorge D'Alessandro, who now works as a panelist on "El Chiringuito". In recent hours, an action that didn't appear in the television broadcast and was also not reviewed by VAR has gone viral.
In a corner served by Barcelona in the second half, a spectator has shared how on up to three occasions, Inter's defender, Acerbi, knocks Pedri down. Initially, he grabs the Canary Islander without the ball even being close, knocking him to the ground. Subsequently, when he tries to get up, he pushes him to knock him down again. Meanwhile, in the end, he pushes him again to knock him to the ground once more.
Up to three penalties in a single action that Szymon Marciniak didn't see, nor did those responsible for reviewing the Inter-Barça from VAR: Van Boekel and Dennis Higler.
Jorge D'Alessandro is clear: there was a penalty on Pedri
In a message shared on his X account, formerly known as Twitter, Jorge D'Alessandro has been blunt. The Argentine, ironically, asks his followers: "This... was it true... or is it FAKE".
Acerbi: penalty against Pedri and forgiven expulsion
Everything could have changed in the Inter-Barça if VAR had sent Marciniak to review this action. With the ball in play, but far from the area, Acerbi knocked Pedri down on three occasions. Up to three penalties in the same action that weren't called in Italy and could have changed the tie.
Not only because FC Barcelona could have had the chance to take a penalty at their best moment, but because Acerbi should have seen a yellow card. This, added to the one he received for taking off his jersey when he scored a goal in stoppage time, would have meant his expulsion. Which in the worst-case scenario would have had Barça playing during the 30 minutes of extra time with one more player.
An action that could have completely changed the Inter-Barça and that Marciniak, the VAR officials, and the television broadcast didn't see. Jorge D'Alessandro is clear: there was a penalty on Pedri and it could have changed everything...