Barcelona out of Champions League after being easily beaten by Bayern Munich
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona out of Champions League after being easily beaten by Bayern Munich

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BAR 3-0 BRE Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Robert Lewandowski’s brace helps Barcelona ease past Brest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BAR 3-0 BRE Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Robert Lewandowski’s brace helps Barcelona ease past Brest

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Barcelona vs Brest UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match played at the Olympic Stadium. LINEUPS Barcelona starting XI: Bizot, Lala, Cardinal, Chardonnet, Haidara, Camara, Fernandes, Magnetti, Sima, Ajorque, Doumbia Brest starting XI: Pena, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin, Casado, Pedri, Raphinha, Lopez, Olmo, Lewandowski HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his team it must stop …

La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad
2 months ago

La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad

New Indian Express  

SAN SEBASTIAN: La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed. Sheraldo Becker's 33rd-minute goal consigned the Catalan giants to their second league defeat of the season, leaving Hansi Flick's side six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played an extra match. Barcelona were without …

Barcelona given Champions League ticket ban after fans found guilty of racist behaviour
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona given Champions League ticket ban after fans found guilty of racist behaviour

The Independent  

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Barcelona stunned by Monaco after Lamine Yamal’s first Champions League goal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona stunned by Monaco after Lamine Yamal’s first Champions League goal

The Independent  

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Lamine Yamal inspires Barcelona while Conor Gallagher opens Atletico account
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lamine Yamal inspires Barcelona while Conor Gallagher opens Atletico account

The Independent  

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Xavi’s Barcelona was whipped twice by Girona last season so Flick’s team is looking for revenge
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Xavi’s Barcelona was whipped twice by Girona last season so Flick’s team is looking for revenge

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The lowest of the lows of Barcelona’s trophyless campaign last season was when it was spanked not once, but twice, by the formerly modest Girona. Girona dealt Barcelona a pair of stinging 4-2 defeats as the club partly owned by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership emerged as one of the surprise packages of European soccer. Olmo scored …

Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta
7 months ago

Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Tuesday that he decided to sack coach Xavi Hernandez after the former midfielder expressed doubts about the squad. Xavi, who joined Barcelona on a three-year deal when Dutchman Ronald Koeman left in 2021, led the Catalan giants to their 27th league title last season. “Xavi did a good job, he took over the team …

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona

The Independent  

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Xavi wins his last game as Barcelona coach in final round of Spanish league
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi wins his last game as Barcelona coach in final round of Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Xavi Hernández ended his stint as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla in the final round of the Spanish league on Sunday. He deserves the best.” Barcelona had already clinched second place and a spot in the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia next season. But last week the president was reportedly unhappy when the …

Xavi claims Barcelona's players were NOT giving their all before he announced he was leaving - and reveals why he made dramatic U-turn
8 months, 1 week ago

Xavi claims Barcelona's players were NOT giving their all before he announced he was leaving - and reveals why he made dramatic U-turn

Daily Mail  

Barca went on an 11-game unbeaten run and beat Valencia 4-2 on Monday night Xavi has suggested that his Barcelona players were not giving 100 per cent when he announced his intention to step down in January. Xavi believes his players were not giving their all earlier in the season, before he decided to step down They have since been …

Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss

The Independent  

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Xavi decries ‘maximum injustice’ after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi decries ‘maximum injustice’ after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat

The Independent  

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Jude Bellingham reveals secret to Real Madrid’s ‘massive reward’ of Champions League semi-final
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jude Bellingham reveals secret to Real Madrid’s ‘massive reward’ of Champions League semi-final

The Independent  

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Barcelona set to steal march on Liverpool by identifying top managerial candidate
10 months ago

Barcelona set to steal march on Liverpool by identifying top managerial candidate

The Independent  

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Osimhen's intervention leaves bitter taste for Barca
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Osimhen's intervention leaves bitter taste for Barca

China Daily  

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen celebrates after netting his team's equalizer in Wednesday's Champions League last-16, first-leg match against Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. New Napoli boss Francesco Calzona was also happy with the result of his first match, which he prepared for hurriedly after becoming the Italian champion's third manager of the season on Monday night. "He's a huge …

Xavi laments Barcelona's 'lack of maturity' after 'bittersweet' 1-1 draw with Napoli in Champions League
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi laments Barcelona's 'lack of maturity' after 'bittersweet' 1-1 draw with Napoli in Champions League

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona were unable to protect a 1-0 lead in their Champions League round of 16 clash against Italian champions Napoli at the Stadio Maradona. Barca were playing their first Champions League knockout match for three years Barcelona head coach Xavi lamented the fact that his side defender well but lacked the control needed to dominate the match. Barca were playing …

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández will have one more chance to get his Barcelona playing well before its first Champions League knockout-round game in three years. Barcelona crosses northern Spain to Celta Vigo on Saturday, four days before it travels to Napoli in the Champions League round of 16. “We cannot have any more slips.” At first glance, the game …

Bayern Munich refute suggestions Thomas Tuchel spoke about Barcelona job
11 months, 1 week ago

Bayern Munich refute suggestions Thomas Tuchel spoke about Barcelona job

The Independent  

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Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave
11 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 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 …

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona’s season — and likely his own job — are quickly fading. Xavi’s side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in extra time at Athletic Bilbao 4-2 on Wednesday, a loss that came two weeks after Barcelona was dismantled by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. While …

Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid trounced Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup leaving Xavi's future as coach in question. Ronald Araujo was sent off during Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid Your browser does not support iframes. Despite their 4-1 win over their eternal rivals, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti remained grounded Despite his devastating display, hat-trick hero Vinicius Jr admitted he …

‘We have to be one of the worst…’: Xavi left frustrated as Barcelona squander chances in 1-1 draw vs Valencia
1 year ago

‘We have to be one of the worst…’: Xavi left frustrated as Barcelona squander chances in 1-1 draw vs Valencia

Hindustan Times  

In a three-match winless run, Barcelona are in poor form currently, and were also held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia on Sunday. Xavi Hernandez' men took a 1-0 lead via Joao Felix in the 55th-minute, and thought they would bounce back to winning ways. Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez gestures during the La Liga match against Valencia. Speaking after …

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League

Associated Press  

MADRID — A win against Porto will be enough to put Barcelona back in the knockout rounds of the Champions League after two consecutive group-stage eliminations. Barcelona is coming off a stretch that includes a 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in its last Champions League game, and a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano in its previous Spanish league match. “We …

Robert Lewandowski rescues Barcelona as Inter Milan retake Serie A top spot
1 year, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski rescues Barcelona as Inter Milan retake Serie A top spot

The Independent  

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Xavi rues missed opportunity after Shakhtar shocker
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi rues missed opportunity after Shakhtar shocker

China Daily  

Danylo Sikan is mobbed by his Shakhtar Donetsk teammates after netting the opening goal of Tuesday's Champions League win over Barcelona in Hamburg. AFP HAMBURG, Germany — Barcelona slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, spurning the chance to seal early qualification to the Champions League knockout stages. Danylo Sikan's dipping header in the 40th minute secured …

Xavi condemns Barcelona and Real Madrid ‘tension’ after alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi condemns Barcelona and Real Madrid ‘tension’ after alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior

New York Times  

Barcelona manager Xavi has condemned the “current state” of tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of Saturday’s Clasico after a Barcelona board member’s alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior. A now deleted tweet allegedly sent from the account of board member Mikel Camps criticised the Real Madrid forward after he performed a number of stepovers during Madrid’s Champions …

La Liga: Barcelona Produce Sensational Comeback in the Final 10 Minutes As They Win 3-2 Against Celta Vigo
1 year, 3 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Produce Sensational Comeback in the Final 10 Minutes As They Win 3-2 Against Celta Vigo

News 18  

The Polish striker for Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski scored a brace while the Portuguese fullback, Joao Cancelo’s winner helped Barcelona seal a stunning comeback victory over Celta Vigo with the scoreline 3-2 on Saturday to take them to the top of La Liga. Wily Celta coach Rafa Benitez set up in his typically defensive fashion, unlike Barcelona’s recent visitors Real Betis …

Xavi: Barcelona under brutal pressure after our golden era
1 year, 3 months ago

Xavi: Barcelona under brutal pressure after our golden era

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Monday his time in the team as a player helped set a high bar which the club is now struggling to reach in the Champions League. In 10 years, from 2006 to 2015, four Champions Leagues were won.” The coach said the club’s objective was to make it through the group phase, ahead of its …

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.
1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.

The Hindu  

Barcelona starts its tenancy at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic, the club’s temporary home while Camp Nou is being rebuilt, on Sunday against Cadiz without coach Xavi Hernandez after his red card in the season opener. Barcelona coach Xavi banned two games for red card in season opener “There’s no need to get too worked up about it. A point …

Xavi’s title-winning tactical tweak explained which mirrored Pep Guardiola at Barcelona
1 year, 7 months ago

Xavi’s title-winning tactical tweak explained which mirrored Pep Guardiola at Barcelona

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. To reclaim the league for Barcelona in his first full season is …

Real Madrid see off Celta Vigo
1 year, 8 months ago

Real Madrid see off Celta Vigo

The Independent  

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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, …

How Real Madrid’s midfield maestros taught Liverpool a painful lesson
1 year, 9 months ago

How Real Madrid’s midfield maestros taught Liverpool a painful lesson

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. Real Madrid have ended Liverpool’s chances of winning the Champions League for …

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead
1 year, 10 months ago

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead

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. Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored in quick succession late in the …

LaLiga: Barcelona stretch lead with victory over Sevilla; Real Madrid lose to Mallorca
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona stretch lead with victory over Sevilla; Real Madrid lose to Mallorca

Firstpost  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said his club would not allow any ’euphoria’ to creep in, urging his players to shut the door on a potential Real Madrid comeback. The Catalans, aiming to win their first Spanish title since 2019, punished second-placed Madrid for their 1-0 defeat by Real Mallorca earlier on, opening up a wide gap ahead of their rivals. …

Xavi urges Barcelona to improve finishing as Lewandowski misses Atletico trip
2 years ago

Xavi urges Barcelona to improve finishing as Lewandowski misses Atletico trip

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi urged his team to improve its finishing against Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, where it will be without top goal scorer Robert Lewandowski. “Against Espanyol we lacked aggression in their box and we lacked efficiency,” Xavi told a news conference on Saturday. “Both Espanyol and Intercity made life hard for us as we didn’t take …

Barcelona faces reality after 2nd straight CL flop
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona faces reality after 2nd straight CL flop

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Different players, same results, but even more embarrassing. For the second year in a row, Barcelona’s Champions League campaign ended in the group stage on Wednesday, and this year’s flop is much harder to deal with. The mortgaging of Barcelona’s future in exchange for 866 million euros in hand allowed club president Joan Laporta to spend big …

Barcelona, Atlético exit Champions League; Liverpool through
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona, Atlético exit Champions League; Liverpool through

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday even before enduring yet another 3-0 beating by Bayern Munich. Atlético’s spot kick was saved before a frantic scramble in the goalmouth still could not bring the winning goal the Spanish club needed to prevent Porto advancing thanks to its 4-0 win earlier at group leader Club Brugge. The …

Champions League round-up: Barcelona crash out after Inter Milan win
2 years, 2 months ago

Champions League round-up: Barcelona crash out after Inter Milan win

The Independent  

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10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LALIGA: Real Madrid star Valverde is proving Toni Kroos right
2 years, 2 months ago

10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LALIGA: Real Madrid star Valverde is proving Toni Kroos right

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid remain top of the LaLiga league table after a 3-1 win against Sevilla Barcelona sealed a 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp on Sunday With three games left to play in La Liga before the break for the World Cup, 39 of the top 42 clubs are considering the possibility of refusing to play next …

El Clasico: 'I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution,' says Xavi Hernadez
2 years, 2 months ago

El Clasico: 'I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution,' says Xavi Hernadez

Firstpost  

Xavi is facing the heat ahead of El Clasico on Sunday as Barcelona’s form has been patchy with the Champions League exit looms at large. The Catalans are close to elimination from the Champions League after a draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday, despite heavy summer expenditure, and have faced criticism this week, ahead of El Clasico on Sunday. I …

Barcelona faces Real looking to rebound from European disappointment
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona faces Real looking to rebound from European disappointment

The Hindu  

Barcelona's woeful European form has cast a shadow over its domestic resurgence, which will face the ultimate test on Sunday when it visits Real Madrid in a much anticipated El Clasico in LaLiga. However, its dreadful results in the Champions League have taken the shine off its domestic form and a 3-3 draw against Inter Milan on Wednesday left it …

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble
2 years, 2 months ago

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble

News 18  

The football world watched on with surprise, and in some quarters, disdain, as Barcelona spent big this summer, bringing in Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha and others. They also sold 24.5 percent of Barca studios to Fan Token platform Socios.com for 100 million euros, and another equivalent stake to production company Orpheus Media for the same. President Joan Laporta was …

Barcelona: The tide is turning against Xavi with the club on the brink of Champions League exit
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona: The tide is turning against Xavi with the club on the brink of Champions League exit

Daily Mail  

Barcelona will not be firing Xavi for failing to reach the Champions League knockout stages, but we may be just another bad result away from president Joan Laporta reminding everyone why he originally had reservations over the young coach. The tide could be turning against Xavi at Barcelona with the club on the brink of an exit from the Champions …

Barcelona seeks rebound in Lewandowski’s 1st ‘clásico’
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona seeks rebound in Lewandowski’s 1st ‘clásico’

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — With its Champions League hopes all but dashed, Barcelona knows that the Spanish league title has become a must-win to justify the club’s massive financial gamble. Barcelona, which next plays at Real Madrid in the “clásico” on Sunday, will need a small miracle to avoid elimination from the group stage of the Champions League for the second …

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