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Guardiola: Pull the shirt, obviously Penalty

Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, the referee Bjorn Kuipers judge's decision that gave his team a penalty for the second time against AC Milan in the second leg Champions League quarter-finals are correct. According to him, no one should be debated from the decision of the referee in a match that ended with a score of 3-1 to win the Barcelona.

In that game, Barcelona twice by the referee awarded a penalty kick. First, given a penalty for Milan defender Luca Antonini, breaking Messi in the box in the 11th minute. Second, Alessandro Nesta offense by pulling clothes Sergio Busquets in the box.

"When there is a pull of clothes, to be sure you will be charged a penalty," said Guardiola, responding to the incident as reported by Football Italia.

Furthermore, Guardiola said, his team deserved to qualify for the semi-finals as much master the game. He particularly appreciates the appearance of Lionel Messi, who scored two goals in the process.

"In the first half we played with three defenders to create scoring opportunities. Therefore, we ended the game with a total of 21 shots and Milan only three shots. After leading 2-1, we survived quite well with the return of four players behind us to regulate the game, "said Guardiola.

"Tonight is a great player Lionel Messi. We are very lucky to get in the squad," he concluded.