Barcelona secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League clash, but the win was overshadowed by Ousmane Dembele’s post-goal celebration....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The French forward, who spent six years at Barcelona before joining PSG last summer, exuberantly celebrated his goal against his former club, infuriating a section of the Barca fanbase.
Dembele’s passionate celebration has sparked outrage among some fans, with many feeling it displayed a lack of respect for the club that nurtured his talent for so long.
Barcelona fans remember backing Dembele through numerous injury struggles and disciplinary issues. Manager Xavi Hernandez reportedly even swallowed his pride to try and keep the winger at the club.
This perceived disrespect has led to a wave of anger directed at Dembele. Social media is abuzz with threats of the “Figo treatment” for the winger in the return leg at the Camp Nou.
The “Figo treatment” refers to the infamous incident in 2000 where former Barcelona star Luis Figo, who left for arch-rivals Real Madrid in a controversial transfer, was bombarded with objects by his former fans during his return to Camp Nou.
It’s important to note that not all Barcelona fans condone such a hostile reception. However, Dembele’s actions have undoubtedly reignited tensions.
With the second leg promising another high-octane encounter, it remains to be seen if Dembele will face the wrath of the Monjuic faithful or if cooler heads prevail. One thing is certain: the atmosphere will be electric, and Dembele will be at the center of it all…CONTINUE READING>>
