VIDEO: 'Red card or penalty!' - Fuming PSG sporting director caught on camera screaming at match officials in tunnel after Ibrahima Konate avoids sending off in Liverpool's stunning Champions League win
Luis Campos didn't hold back at half-time of Liverpool's Champions League win over PSG, venting his fury after Ibrahima Konate avoided a red card.
PSG sporting director Luis Campos lashed out at the match officials in the tunnel during half-time, visibly upset with the officiating after Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate made contact with PSG forward Bradley Barcola, who was through on goal, in the first half of the Champions League round-of-16 first leg.
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WHAT LUIS CAMPOS SAID
“It’s a red card and a penalty”, Campos repeatedly shouted in desperation as thee officials made their way inside the Parc des Princes tunnel.
After the game, Konate addressed the controversial call and defended the referees' decision. “I just put my arm [on Barcola] and that is all,” the Frenchman told Canal Plus (h/t Get French Football News).
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The game between PSG and Liverpool might have ended 1-0 in favour of the visitors, but it was the hosts who dominated the proceedings. Luis Enrique's side had 71 per cent of the possession and recorded 27 shots, of which 10 were on target. The Reds had Alisson to thank for his superhuman performance between the posts, as Harvey Elliott came away with the winner with Liverpool's only shot on target in the 87th minute.
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WHAT NEXT FOR PSG AND LIVERPOOL?
Before the two sides meet at Anfield for the return leg next Tuesday, they will return to domestic action this weekend. Both PSG and Liverpool will aim to extend their lead at the top of their respective leagues, when they take on Rennes and Southampton respectively.