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BARCELONA player Inigo Martinez faces allegations of spitting at Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi.
Acerbi expressed outrage over what he deemed an attack, prompting a confrontation shortly before half-time.
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This occurred after Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty kick allowed Inter to lead 2-0.
Martinez tried to disrupt Calhanoglu before his penalty, as noted by Marca.
This led Acerbi to celebrate by running past Martinez and shouting at him.
Martinez allegedly responded by spitting at Acerbi.
The situation intensified as Acerbi confronted Martinez, resulting in a scuffle.
Teammates held Acerbi back while he angrily gestured and shouted at Martinez.
Referee Szymon Marciniak intervened, and VAR was utilized to assess whether a red card infraction took place.
Ultimately, the review determined that no cards were warranted.
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Following the whistle for half-time, some Inter staff entered the field before tensions eased.
Acerbi had the last laugh, netting a 90th-minute equalizer that pushed the match into extra time, where Davide Frattesi scored the decisive goal for Inter.
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