Despite the initial anger, Flick appeared to have cooled off ahead of the second leg in Madrid. Addressing the media before the return fixture at the Metropolitano, the German coach insisted he was moving on from the controversy and expressed confidence in the veteran official appointed for the decider.
"I am calm now," Flick stated. "I have had enough time. [Clément Turpin] is an experienced referee. No doubts."
With the UEFA protest now a closed chapter, Barcelona must focus on overturning a two-goal deficit if they are to secure a semi-final spot against either Arsenal or Sporting CP.