Valencia slam ‘shameful & pathetic’ ref

Jesus Garcia Pitarch claims Alberto Undiano Mallenco “will feel ashamed” after his “pathetic” refereeing display in Valencia’s defeat to Barcelona on Saturday.

Speaking after Valencia’s 3-2 loss at the death, Garcia Pitarch singled out three decisions that Undiano Mallenco failed to make that ultimately helped Barca to victory.

“I’m proud of our team against a Barcelona side that didn’t deserve to win this match,” the sporting director said after the game.

“The referee? Mr Undiano will feel ashamed when he watches this match back.

“There were three very clear actions in a half-hour spell: Messi’s goal with Suarez offside, Busquets’ second yellow and a penalty on Rodrigo. Spanish football can’t have such pathetic refereeing.

“In the second half, we saw a good match that Valencia could’ve won.”

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