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.
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Konate avoided sending off in first halfMade a clumsy challenge on Bradley BarcolaCampos shouted at officials in the tunnelFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
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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“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).
AFPTHE 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.
