Koundé won a place of honor in the history of Barça. He scored the victory goal well into the extension, after a match that highlighted the best of the team in the first half and his courage to overcome the imposing reaction of Real Madrid in the second, pushed by the entry of Mbappé. Barça’s competitive capacity, so many times accredited under the direction of Flick, led him to tie, go back and, in some way, rescue the referees from the enormous controversy that was sighted after a couple of decisions that forced to think about the consequences of the deplorable eve of the final, converted by Madrid into a very summary trial to arbitration. Two plays in the last minute of regular time placed the referees in a predictable situation. They had to decide on a more than probable penalty of Rudiger to Ferran – the referee said there was no lack of and that of the VAR was made the Longuit – before exchanging opinions and rectifying the initial decision of the referee, who pointed out a penalty of Asencio to Raphinha in the next play. A monumental mess was announced, one of those moments that keep the flame of the controversy alive for centuries. Koundé resolved to Barça the bitter role of the complaint. He appeared in an uncommon position on the side, detected a bad pass in Madrid and dared with a shot that surpassed Courtois. It ran 116 from a great final, disconcerting at times, but magnificent for emotion, remarkable players and uncertainty that remained until midnight.
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