Barcelona star issues apology to Atlético Madrid

Barcelona star issues apology to Atlético Madrid

Barcelona star Raphinha has taken to social media, to issue an apology to all associated with Atlético Madrid.

This comes owing to a gesture on the part of the Brazilian on Tuesday night.

Barca were of course back in action on the continent yesterday evening, making the trip to Spain’s capital for a Champions League showdown with Atlético Madrid.

When all was said and done, Hansi Flick’s troops were sent packing in devastating fashion, downed by three goals to two on aggregate.

And post-match, the aforementioned Raphinha could not help but allow his emotions to get the better of him.

Whilst on the pitch post-match, the former Leeds United man gestured towards the Metropolitano crowd that Atlético will be ousted from the Champions League in the next round:

As alluded to above, though, with the dust having now settled and tensions having quelled, Raphinha has issued an apology.

Taking to the comments section of an Instagram video showcasing his post-match behaviour on Tuesday, the winger wrote:

“Sorry for my gesture — it’s not something aligned with my values and my character. It happened in a tense moment, replying to a fan who was disrespecting me last night.”

Conor Laird – GSFN