Racist Abuse Against PSG's Bradley Barcola After Bilbao Match Draw, Luis Enrique Responds

Following PSG’s goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night, Bradley Barcola has regrettably become a target of racist insults on Instagram.

Starting in the match against Athletic Bilbao, which ended in a 0-0 draw in the Champions League, the young winger was subjected to online harassment from a few so-called “supporters.” Some individuals commented with monkey emojis under one of his posts, particularly in reaction to a controversial moment in the 65th minute of the game.

During this key moment, Barcola made a run into the penalty area and struck the crossbar, while teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was in a better position to potentially score. The incident has sparked significant discussion since the match concluded, leading to a troubling escalation in the situation.

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Luis Enrique defends Bradley Barcola

While Barcola faces ongoing backlash, including the racist insults, coach Luis Enrique stood firmly by his player in a press conference following the match. “There were instances where we might have been able to serve a teammate in a better position, but it’s easier to see that from outside the pitch,” the Spanish manager stated shortly after the game in Bilbao.