Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has criticized Barcelona following their display against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg tie on Tuesday.

The former Super Eagles captain also lauded Ademola Lookman for his display against Hansi Flick’s side as Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semi-final stage.

Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo about the encounter, Mikel fired back at Barcelona’s complaints.

“Atletico Madrid had it. Ademola Lookman stepped up and decided the Champions League match, while Barcelona players were busy shaking hands with the referee as if he was going to change the score for them,” Mikel said.

“Barcelona failed to come back against Atletico Madrid on two different occasions. Now they want to blame the referee for their incompetent style of play. That is not how it works.”

UCL: They want to blame referee for their incompetence – Mikel blasts Barcelona, hails Lookman