BARCELONA players reportedly turned on boss Ernesto Valverde after their embarrassing Champions League exit.

The La Liga leaders had a commanding 4-1 lead going into the second-leg but incredibly went out on away goals after Roma won 3-0.

And Spanish publication Sport claim the dejected players blamed the result on Valverde for not setting up correctly.

According to Sport, one senior player told Valverde: "Boss, this was a game for physical players."

Valverde's tactical decisions are said to have been criticised by some of the angry stars after they were bullied off the pitch by Roma.

Valverde is reported to have listened to the comments, but he did not give an immediate answer.

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Barcelona lost 3-0 and were knocked out of the Champions League on away goalsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Barca's shocking defeat sent shock-waves through the Champions League as many had the Spanish giants as one of the favourites to go on and lift the trophy.

Barcelona can try and get over their humiliation by winning doing the league and cup double at the weekend.

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