Why did Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde?
5 years ago

Why did Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde?

CNN  

CNN — Reigning league champion, currently top of La Liga and through to the next round of the Champions League – so why did Barcelona sack its coach Ernesto Valverde? Though Barcelona won last season’s La Liga by 11 points, losing just three times all season, ever since the Catalans squandered a 3-0 advantage in the semifinals of last year’s Champions League to famously lose 4-3 to Liverpool, Valverde’s position as manager has been in the balance. That Valverde – who signed a contract extension last February to the end of this season – clung onto his job after that Champions League defeat and a subsequent Copa del Rey final loss against Valencia was perhaps a bigger surprise than Monday’s sacking. Another former Barcelona player linked with the job was current Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, but with the Dutch among the favorites to win this summer’s European Championship it always seemed unlikely that the former Barca defender would return to the club this season.

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Champions League: Valverde admits Madrid in unusual situation ahead of Atalanta clash
1 month ago

Champions League: Valverde admits Madrid in unusual situation ahead of Atalanta clash

India Today  

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has described the reigning champions' current predicament as "unfamiliar" as they prepare for tonight's critical Champions League group stage encounter against Atalanta. We know Atalanta's man-to-man marking style can be demanding, but it can also play to our advantage because of the players we have." Valverde also emphasized the need for compactness in their play, …

Xavi denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Xavi denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández on Saturday denied a slew of reports in Spanish media outlets that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing the coach for having said that the club’s poor finances will impede it from competing with Real Madrid. Almost all the questions he faced were about the speculation in Spain’s sports press that club president Joan Laporta was …

Xavi to remain as Barca coach
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Xavi to remain as Barca coach

China Daily  

MADRID - FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has reversed his decision to step down as first team coach at the end of the current season and will now see out his contract until the end of June 2025. Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste confirmed the news late on Wednesday night outside the home of the club's president Joan Laporta following a …

Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona is sticking with Xavi Hernández amid a show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave at the end of the season. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Sunday he will not make a coaching change and expects Xavi to remain fully committed despite not returning next season. “Xavi told me that at the end of …

From title triumph to stepping down, how Xavi’s Barcelona dream soured
11 months, 2 weeks ago

From title triumph to stepping down, how Xavi’s Barcelona dream soured

The Hindu  

Only a few months after lifting the Spanish title, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez dramatically announced he would walk away from the club at the end of the season. After a 5-3 collapse against Villarreal on Saturday which left the champions 10 points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid, Xavi said coaching Barcelona was a “cruel and unpleasant” experience. Xavi took …

How constant criticism and pressure of the game forced Xavi to quit Barcelona coach job
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How constant criticism and pressure of the game forced Xavi to quit Barcelona coach job

Firstpost  

After Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, another top club in European football is set to lose its manager as Xavi Hernandez announced on Saturday that he will leave his position at Barcelona at the end of the season. After the Villarreal debacle Xavi said his players’ lacked the “maturity” to know how to hold onto leads, and after the Bilbao loss …

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead

Firstpost  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his role at the end of the season after the team’s title defence was derailed in a remarkable 5-3 defeat by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga. After Real Madrid moved two points clear of Girona at the top of the league with a late 2-1 win at Las Palmas, the pressure …

Xavi to quit Barcelona: Barca manager leaving Camp Nou at season end, citing 'lack of respect' and mental fatigue
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi to quit Barcelona: Barca manager leaving Camp Nou at season end, citing 'lack of respect' and mental fatigue

Hindustan Times  

Xavi Hernández won’t continue as Barcelona’s coach after this season, saying he can't get the team out of a slump. Xavi said he made the decision “several days ago'' Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid. “As a Barcelona fan, I …

Xavi won’t continue at Barcelona after this season, citing ‘lack of respect’ and mental fatigue
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi won’t continue at Barcelona after this season, citing ‘lack of respect’ and mental fatigue

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández won’t continue as Barcelona’s coach after this season, saying he can’t get the team out of a slump. “As a Barcelona fan, I can’t allow this situation to continue, we need a change of course and of dynamics.” Xavi said he made the decision “several days ago,” and although the hard defeat to Villarreal set …

Xavi QUITS: Barcelona icon will step down as manager at the end of the season after claiming the club has 'reached a point of no return' and insists it's 'time for change'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi QUITS: Barcelona icon will step down as manager at the end of the season after claiming the club has 'reached a point of no return' and insists it's 'time for change'

Daily Mail  

Xavi’s reign as Barcelona coach ended in farcical circumstances on Saturday night with him announcing his decision to quit at the end of the season after losing 5-3 at home to Villarreal. Barcelona manager Xavi has revealed that he will leave the club at the end of the season Xavi announced his decision to leave after Barcelona's 5-3 defeat against …

If Madrid has switched off, it’s because of us says Barca coach Xavi
1 year, 9 months ago

If Madrid has switched off, it’s because of us says Barca coach Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez believes if Real Madrid has given up on La Liga, it is because of his side’s superb season, he told a news conference Sunday. Madrid thrashed Barcelona 4-0 last week to reach the Copa del Rey final, despite the gap between the teams in La Liga. “It doesn’t interest me if Madrid do something or don’t, …

Ernesto Valverde Appointed as Athletic Bilbao's Manager For Third Time
2 years, 6 months ago

Ernesto Valverde Appointed as Athletic Bilbao's Manager For Third Time

News 18  

Ernesto Valverde is officially back as Athletic Bilbao’s coach. The Spanish club made the announcement on Thursday, five days after new president Jon Uriarte was elected and pledged to bring Valverde back for his third stint as coach. Another candidate for Bilbao’s presidency, Iñaki Arechabaleta, promised to bring back Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa for a second stint at the club …

Former Barcelona manager Valverde returns to Athletic Bilbao as coach
2 years, 6 months ago

Former Barcelona manager Valverde returns to Athletic Bilbao as coach

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde is officially back as Athletic Bilbao's coach. The Spanish club made the announcement on Thursday, five days after new president Jon Uriarte was elected and pledged to bring Valverde back for his third stint as coach. Another candidate for Bilbao’s presidency, Inaki Arechabaleta, promised to bring back Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa for a second stint at the club …

La Liga: Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde returns for a third spell with Athletic Bilbao
2 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde returns for a third spell with Athletic Bilbao

Hindustan Times  

Ernesto Valverde will return as a coach of La Liga club Athletic Bilbao in the upcoming season. This will be his first coaching stint after being sacked from Barcelona in January 2020, whom he led to two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. Ernesto Valverde with former Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane Valverde …

Playing well again, Dembele back in good terms at Barcelona
2 years, 10 months ago

Playing well again, Dembele back in good terms at Barcelona

The Hindu  

It wasn’t long ago that Ousmane Dembele was being jeered by Barcelona fans at the Camp Nou. “He still has our offer," Barcelona president Joan Laporta told radio station SER. Hopefully he will rethink his decision at the end of the season.” Laporta, who in the past called Dembele better than Kylian Mbappe, told the France forward to look for …

Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach
3 years, 2 months ago

Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain’s national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling boyhood club. The 41-year-old Xavi left Barcelona in 2015 after helping the club win 25 titles, including four Champions Leagues and eight Spanish leagues in 17 seasons. “Xavi informed us a …

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach
3 years, 2 months ago

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain’s national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling boyhood club. Barcelona announced in the early hours of Saturday that Xavi has agreed to a contract through 2024 after the former Spain midfielder was released from his …

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge
3 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge

News 18  

Barcelona are close to finalising Xavi Hernandez’s long-anticipated return as coach, according to various reports in the Catalan press on Thursday, with B team coach Sergi Barjuan put in temporary charge following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. A poor start to the season has raised the possibility of the team even failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League, which …

Barcelona Sack Manager Quique Setien and Call Elections After Bayern Munich Drubbing
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona Sack Manager Quique Setien and Call Elections After Bayern Munich Drubbing

News 18  

Barcelona have sacked coach Quique Setien and brought presidential elections forward to March 2021, the club said on Monday, three days after the Spanish side were hammered 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. Setien, 61, was appointed in January after the club sacked two-time league winner Ernesto Valverde despite his side sitting top of the La Liga …

Champions League: Barcelona coach Quique Setien says 'too soon' to discuss future after Bayern Munich horror defeat
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Barcelona coach Quique Setien says 'too soon' to discuss future after Bayern Munich horror defeat

Firstpost  

Setien was already under huge pressure, despite only being appointed as the successor to Ernesto Valverde in January, with Barcelona having relinquished the Spanish title on his watch, finishing second to Real Madrid in LaLiga. Barcelona’s embattled coach Quique Setien offered no indication that he would resign in the immediate aftermath of Friday’s 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands …

Champions League: Barca coach Setien unperturbed by future ahead of Napoli clash - Football News
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Barca coach Setien unperturbed by future ahead of Napoli clash - Football News

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is not worried that Saturday's Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Napoli could be his last game in charge of the team. Setien, 61, saw his side surrender the Spanish title to Real Madrid last month, while the tie with Napoli is on a knife edge after the 1-1 draw in Italy …

Champions League: Napoli decider make or break for Setien's Barcelona
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Napoli decider make or break for Setien's Barcelona

The Hindu  

After having three weeks to rest and process its turbulent end to the domestic campaign, Barcelona returns to action in Saturday's Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Napoli, with coach Quique Setien's future on the line. The Argentine's outburst was interpreted as a swipe against Setien, who had never managed a team in the Champions League until he …

Barcelona president backs Setién, sees Xavi as future coach
4 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona president backs Setién, sees Xavi as future coach

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s club president has not lost faith in coach Quique Setien, while leaving the door open for Xavi Hernŕndez as a future coach. Josep Bartomeu told Spanish sports daily Sport in an interview on Saturday that “at no moment did we think about a coaching change” despite Barcelona’s poor finish to the Spanish league season. Like Arturo Vidal said, he …

Xavi Hernandez Puts End to Barcelona Rumours, Signs One More Year Contract at Al-Sadd
4 years, 6 months ago

Xavi Hernandez Puts End to Barcelona Rumours, Signs One More Year Contract at Al-Sadd

News 18  

Former Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez signed on as head coach of Qatari club Al-Sadd for one more year Sunday, putting to bed rumours of an imminent move back to the Spanish side. There had been media speculation in recent days that World Cup winner Xavi, 40, was being lined up to replace Quique Setien at Barcelona at the end of …

La Liga: Xavi Hernandez hopes to coach Barcelona in the future
4 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: Xavi Hernandez hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has said he hopes to return to the Spanish club as head coach when the timing is right and that his technical team is already preparing for it. Spanish media had reported that Xavi, who coaches Qatari club Al Sadd, had been approached by Barca to replace Ernesto Valverde before Quique Setien was appointed in …

Xavi says hopes to coach Barcelona in the future
4 years, 6 months ago

Xavi says hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

Hindustan Times  

Former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has said he hopes to return to the Spanish club as head coach when the timing is right and that his technical team are already preparing for it. Spanish media had reported that Xavi, who coaches Qatari club Al Sadd, had been approached by Barca to replace Ernesto Valverde before Quique Setien was appointed in …

Wasn’t the right time: Xavi on turning down Barcelona job in January
4 years, 8 months ago

Wasn’t the right time: Xavi on turning down Barcelona job in January

Hindustan Times  

Former Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez has revealed the reason why he turned down the head coach job at his former club FC Barcelona. Speaking to former teammate Samuel Eto’o during an Instagram live session, Xavi stated he felt it wasn’t the right time for him to take over at such a big club so early in his managerial career. Barcelona …

Xavi Hernandez still dreaming of becoming Barcelona coach
4 years, 9 months ago

Xavi Hernandez still dreaming of becoming Barcelona coach

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez said he was still dreaming of becoming Barcelona boss one day, seeing himself as a capable coach. The Al-Sadd boss was linked with the job earlier this year when the La Liga giant sacked Ernesto Valverde, before it turned to Quique Setien. Xavi, 40, said taking over at Camp Nou remained a dream and he is increasingly confident …

Former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde prefers Australia over Premier League
4 years, 11 months ago

Former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde prefers Australia over Premier League

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde said he would prefer working in Australia rather than the Premier League. Valverde was sacked by Barca in January, despite leading the Spanish giant to back-to-back LaLiga titles and Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana success. READ | Valverde referenced former Barca captain Andres Iniesta, who left Camp Nou for Japanese side Vissel …

Ernesto Valverde speaks on Barcelona exit amid Abidal controversy
4 years, 11 months ago

Ernesto Valverde speaks on Barcelona exit amid Abidal controversy

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde is reluctant to consider whether he was harshly treated at Barcelona following his Camp Nou sacking in January. READ | Inter 0-1 Napoli: Fabulous Fabian strike earns Coppa first-leg lead "I don't think about that," Valverde said at the Bilbao International Football Summit. Sporting director Eric Abidal sparked a row with Lionel Messi and chaos at Camp Nou …

Barcelona: Lionel Messi bites back at director Eric Abidal in row
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona: Lionel Messi bites back at director Eric Abidal in row

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi criticised Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal …

Xavi leads Al Sadd to Qatar Cup triumph after snubbing Barca
4 years, 11 months ago

Xavi leads Al Sadd to Qatar Cup triumph after snubbing Barca

The Hindu  

Xavi won his second trophy as a coach after leading Al Sadd to a 4-0 success over Al Duhail in the Qatar Cup final, days after turning down the Barcelona job. Xavi claimed he turned Barca down because he believed it was "too soon" in his coaching career to take such a job, yet he will have done his credentials …

La Liga: Xavi rejected Barcelona offer to replace Valverde
4 years, 11 months ago

La Liga: Xavi rejected Barcelona offer to replace Valverde

The Hindu  

Barcelona great Xavi says he rejected an offer from the club to succeed Ernesto Valverde as head coach. The Al Sadd coach has confirmed he was made a formal offer by technical secretary Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau but says he turned it down as it would be "too soon" for him to take charge at Camp Nou. READ …

The Barcelona churn: Valverde out, Setién in
5 years ago

The Barcelona churn: Valverde out, Setién in

Live Mint  

Elite football clubs often defy logic. The latest logic-defying move comes from Barcelona, who sacked their manager Ernesto Valverde mid-season on Monday and appointed former Real Betis manager Quique Setién. Despite the Catalan club being top of the table, Barca’s hierarchy had moved to replace Valverde, first going behind his back to woo former player Xavi Hernandez. The way Liverpool …

LaLiga: League-leaders Barcelona sack coach Ernesto Valverde after Spanish Super Cup defeat, appoint Quique Setien
5 years ago

LaLiga: League-leaders Barcelona sack coach Ernesto Valverde after Spanish Super Cup defeat, appoint Quique Setien

Firstpost  

The tide appeared to turn against Valverde after a 2-2 draw at struggling Espanyol which was followed by a 3-2 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals Barcelona: Barcelona have sacked coach Ernesto Valverde and named former Real Betis coach Quique Setien as his replacement, the club said in a statement on Monday. “FC Barcelona and Quique …

La Liga: Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde midseason, Quique Setien announced as new manager
5 years ago

La Liga: Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde midseason, Quique Setien announced as new manager

India TV News  

Barcelona made a rare coaching change midway through the season, replacing Ernesto Valverde with former Real Betis manager Quique Setien on Monday. Setien didn't win significant titles as a coach but was the last one to beat Barcelona at Camp Nou Stadium — in 2018, a 4-3 win by Betis in the Spanish league. He had a good record since …

Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde and appoint former Real Betis manager Quique Setien as replacement
5 years ago

Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde and appoint former Real Betis manager Quique Setien as replacement

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has been sacked and …

LaLiga: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes Spanish champions treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly
5 years ago

LaLiga: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes Spanish champions treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly

Firstpost  

Barca approached Iniesta’s former team mate Xavi Hernandez to replace the under-pressure Valverde who they wanted to sack after defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final last week, reports in the Spanish media said. Barcelona: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes the Spanish champions are treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly. They have to have some respect for …

Iniesta urges club to respect Valverde amid 'ugly' saga
5 years ago

Iniesta urges club to respect Valverde amid 'ugly' saga

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta has urged Barcelona to show more respect to head coach Ernesto Valverde following "ugly" reports it i attempting to line up club legend Xavi as his replacement. Strong speculation has claimed club directors used the trip to Saudi Arabia to open talks with Xavi regarding the possibility of replacing Valverde, but the 39-year-old – who is in charge …

Barcelona: Suarez out for four months after knee surgery
5 years ago

Barcelona: Suarez out for four months after knee surgery

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez is set to miss the majority of the season after the Barcelona and Uruguay forward underwent surgery on an injury to his right knee. There were initial suggestions Barca expected Suarez to miss around a month of action, but it has now been confirmed the striker will be out for approximately four months following the surgery, which was …

La Liga: Xavi focussed on Al Sadd's Qatar Cup final, still undecided on taking up offer to coach Barcelona, says club source
5 years ago

La Liga: Xavi focussed on Al Sadd's Qatar Cup final, still undecided on taking up offer to coach Barcelona, says club source

Firstpost  

The source said Xavi, coach of Qatari club Al Sadd, is focused on Friday’s Cup final against Al Duhail and has decided against accepting or declining Barca’s offer. Barcelona: Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has spoken to the club’s sporting director Eric Abidal and chief executive Oscar Grau about coaching the team but has not made a decision, a club source …

Xavi decides against taking Barcelona job immediately, claim sources
5 years ago

Xavi decides against taking Barcelona job immediately, claim sources

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde will take Barcelona training on Monday after Xavi told the club he would not be accepting the job of coach immediately, AFP Sport has learned. Xavi, who is currently in charge of Qatari team Al-Sadd, held talks with Barca's sporting director Eric Abidal and chief executive Oscar Grau on Friday and Saturday. READ | Xavi in talks to …

Xavi in talks to take Barcelona job, Qatari club confirms
5 years ago

Xavi in talks to take Barcelona job, Qatari club confirms

The Hindu  

Xavi is in talks with his former club Barcelona to take over as coach, his current team, Qatar’s Al-Sadd said Saturday, although the Spanish great himself stayed tight-lipped about his “dream” job. Xavi declined to confirm the speculation at the post-match media briefing but said he had met Barcelona’s director of football Eric Abdidal during his recent trip to Qatar. …

Xavi admits it would be a 'dream' to coach Barcelona as pressure mounts on Ernesto Valverde
5 years ago

Xavi admits it would be a 'dream' to coach Barcelona as pressure mounts on Ernesto Valverde

Firstpost  

Xavi Hernandez has said it is his dream to coach his former side Barcelona after his current club, Qatari outfit Al Sadd, confirmed that the ex-Spain midfielder has been in negotiations with the Catalans Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has said it is his dream to coach his former side after his current club, Qatari outfit Al Sadd, confirmed that the …

Barcelona 'offer club legend Xavi two-and-a-half year contract'
5 years ago

Barcelona 'offer club legend Xavi two-and-a-half year contract'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have offered club legend Xavi a two-and-a-half year contract to replace under-fire Ernesto Valverde as manager, according to reports. The club's sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau reportedly linked up with the former midfielder in Doha this week following Barca's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Atletico Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Xavi has reportedly been offered a two-and-a-half-year …

Xavi likely to replace Valverde as Barcelona coach: reports
5 years ago

Xavi likely to replace Valverde as Barcelona coach: reports

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde appears to be running out of time at Barcelona, with Xavi reportedly poised to take over as head coach at Camp Nou. However, Spanish sports dailies Marca and AS both reported that Thursday's chaotic defeat to Atletico led Barca to propose Xavi takes over immediately, replacing Valverde. Turki Al-Ali: Xavi is focusing on tomorrow's game, any talk about …

Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid raises familiar questions on Ernesto Valverde's men imploding from strong positions
5 years ago

Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid raises familiar questions on Ernesto Valverde's men imploding from strong positions

Firstpost  

Barcelona squandered one of its best performances of the season by conceding two late goals to Atlético Madrid, falling 3-2 in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. “This year will we try to play like we did today and not commit childish errors like those we committed today.” Barcelona’s loss at the King Abdullah Sports City …

Below-par Ernesto Valverde questioned after another late collapse by Barcelona
5 years ago

Below-par Ernesto Valverde questioned after another late collapse by Barcelona

India TV News  

Barcelona had once again played great, led through goals by Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann, yet still managed to let it slip away. Barcelona squandered one of their best performances of the season by conceding two late goals to Atletico Madrid, falling 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. “This year will we try to …

Valverde knows Supercopa loss to fuel talk about Barca future
5 years ago

Valverde knows Supercopa loss to fuel talk about Barca future

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde admitted his future would come in for fresh scrutiny after Barcelona's dramatic defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana semifinal. He has been repairing a reputation that took a battering with Barcelona's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League semifinals last term, when the Reds overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit. It was a …

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