We had to calm him down – Xavi reveals how Barcelona player was angry with referee

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Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday, and it wasn’t a game without drama.

According to Barcelona boss Xavi, Barca winger Raphinha was very angry after the first-half.

The Brazilian was brought down by Javi Galan in the 40th minute, and the referee believed it was a dive.

Raphinha was furious about the situation, and had to be calmed down by his manager at half-time.

“We had to calm Raphinha down in the locker room. He was very mad with the referee and told me there was a clear penalty in the first half,” Xavi said.

Barcelona are currently third in the Champions League group, and would host Inter Milan at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. It’s definitely a must-win game for Barcelona if the Blaugrana want to qualify from the so-called group of death.