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Koeman admits Mingueza confrontation was 'exaggerated' in tense moment vs Getafe

Ronald Koeman has admitted his angry reaction to a defensive mistake by Oscar Mingueza on Thursday vs Getafe was "a bit exaggerated".

When Mingueza pushed up from the back with Barcelona clinging to a 3-2 advantage, Koeman screamed at him from the touchline before subbing him off and refusing to look at him as he walked past. The Blaugranes went on to win 5-2 and move into third place in La Liga.

With time to cool down, Koeman said Mingueza is "having a great season" and claimed the defender's early exit from the match did not have to do with his lapse.