"It's a goal we can't concede. It was a precise move by the opposition and very easy for us to deal with. That moment shifted the mental balance of the match. I think Barça had doubts and we opened the door for them to have them."
"We came up against an exceptional Lamine and an accurate Barça. If we give Lamine a free run, it's normal for him to score goals. Despite the final 4-1 scoreline, the punishment was harsh and excessive for what we did."
"He gave me a dressing down for no reason. It made me a little angry because I'm not the one who blows the whistle. The incident followed a strong challenge by Pau Navarro on Lamine after Barcelona had put the ball out twice for treatment."
Marcelino accepted responsibility for Villarreal's 4-1 defeat to Barcelona, attributing the loss to his team's mistakes rather than external factors. The turning point came with Barcelona's third goal by Lamine Yamal at 2-1, which Marcelino described as disastrous and easily preventable. Until that moment, Barcelona showed uncertainty and the match remained competitive. The goal fundamentally altered the psychological balance, allowing Barcelona to gain confidence. Marcelino praised Lamine Yamal's exceptional performance and acknowledged the quality of Barcelona's play. He felt the final scoreline was excessive given Villarreal's competitive display. A touchline incident with Hansi Flick also occurred following a challenge on Yamal.
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