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Barcelona faced a significant setback in La Liga as they suffered a 4-2 defeat against table-topping Girona, prompting manager Xavi to admit that his team is striving to emulate Girona’s playing style. Despite Robert Lewandowski and Ilkay Gundogan finding the net for Barcelona, their defensive vulnerabilities were ruthlessly exploited by Girona. Speaking at the post-match […]

Amid Barcelona’s recent dip in form and a string of less-than-stellar results, the club maintains unwavering faith in Xavi Hernandez as their head coach, according to sources within the Catalan club. The recent 1-0 defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League and the narrow 1-0 LaLiga victory over Real Sociedad, secured by Ronald Araújo’s […]

In a stunning turn of events, Barcelona faced a shocking 1-0 defeat vs. Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, leaving manager Xavi visibly frustrated with his team’s lackluster performance, reported by GOAL. The defeat blew Group H wide open, with Shakhtar now trailing Barcelona and Porto by just three points, setting the stage for an […]

Barcelona‘s esteemed manager, Xavi, has pinpointed Manchester United‘s Marcus Rashford as one of the most challenging players his team has encountered on the field, reported by GOAL. Speaking candidly about the players who proved to be difficult opposition during his tenure, Xavi mentioned Rashford alongside Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema. In a recent interview with […]

Barcelona‘s iconic former player turned head coach, Xavi Hernandez, is set to continue his managerial journey with the club as he recently signed a contract extension that binds him to the Blaugrana until 2025, reported by GOAL. The announcement brings stability and continuity to the team’s leadership, with Xavi’s initial contract set to expire at […]

Barcelona manager Xavi has announced that he will sign a new deal at the club. His first priority has always been to stay with Barca, as confirmed by the club hierarchy and multiple credible journalists. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Xavi said, “I am happy at Barça; the project is continuing. My contract […]

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has confirmed that Xavi will sign a new deal at Barcelona. The Spanish manager has always expressed the desire to stay at the Camp Nou, and the announcement is getting ever closer. We believe that the agreement will be signed in the next few days. According to the reports from Fabrizio […]

Barcelona‘s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, has agreed to a contract extension with the club that will keep him at the helm until 2026, reported by goal.com. The current deal, which Xavi signed when he assumed the role of head coach in 2021, is set to expire next year. With the new contract Xavi secures his […]

Barcelona’s manager, Xavi Hernandez, has heaped praise on Ilkay Gundogan for his instrumental role in the team’s victory against Cadiz, reported by goal.com. Xavi referred to the German midfielder as the team’s “cornerstone,” highlighting his significant contributions on the field. During the recent match, Gundogan provided the crucial assist for Pedri’s opening goal in the […]

Barcelona‘s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, has expressed uncertainty about the possibility of Neymar returning to the club from PSG before the transfer window closes. Neymar’s desire to leave PSG has been in the headlines recently, and Barcelona has emerged as his rumored preferred destination. However, Xavi acknowledged the financial constraints that the club is facing, […]

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has expressed disappointment over Ousmane Dembele‘s desire to leave the club and join PSG, reported by goal.com. Following a 1-0 pre-season victory against Milan, Xavi confirmed that Dembele has informed the club of his intention to move to PSG in the coming days. The French winger’s departure comes after PSG […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is making a desperate final attempt to stop Ousmane Dembele from joining PSG, reported by goal.com. With the proposed move nearing completion and PSG having agreed to activate Dembele’s €50 million release clause before it expires on August 1, Xavi is urging the French forward to reconsider his decision. In a crucial […]

Barcelona‘s impressive 3-0 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly sent a clear message, but manager Xavi Hernandez still wants more, reported by goal.com. Following the Clasico win, Xavi called for more signings to strengthen the squad further as the new season approaches. While the triumph over Real Madrid showcased the team’s potential, […]

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski, who has had the privilege of working with both Pep Guardiola and Xavi throughout his career, recently shared insights into the similarities and differences between the two coaches. The Polish international shed light on the guidance he received from the Manchester City manager during their time together at Bayern Munich. “Guardiola […]

Robert Lewandowski has had a debut season at Barcelona that has garnered mixed reviews from many. For Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez, he sees that there is much to like about the Polish striker’s opening campaign with the Catalan side. During a pre-match press conference ahead of Barca’s La Liga away fixture against Celta Vigo, Xavi […]

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has expressed his frustration with the constant comparisons to his predecessor Pep Guardiola, reported by goal.com. Despite delivering Barcelona’s first La Liga title since 2019, Xavi has faced criticism for his pragmatic style of play, which has led to several narrow victories and a strong defensive record. As a former […]

FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has revealed the status of his relationship with defender Jules Kounde, amidst speculation of a rift between the two. The Spanish media had reported that Kounde was unhappy with his lack of playing time and was considering his future at the club. However, Xavi has moved to allay those fears, […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed his disagreement with former teammate Pep Guardiola regarding the issue of racism in Spanish football, reported by mirror. The recent incident involving the abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has sparked a heated debate, with Guardiola and Xavi having contrasting views on the matter. Guardiola had previously expressed […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has shared candid insights into the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan club. While expressing admiration for Messi’s exceptional footballing abilities and emphasizing their personal friendship, Xavi acknowledged the uncertainties surrounding a potential reunion, reported by Fabrizio Romano. Speaking about Lionel Messi’s potential return, Xavi acknowledged the complexity of […]

Barcelona will have multiple crucial decisions to make in this year’s summer transfer window. Among them, Barca will have to decide on just who will replace Sergio Busquets. Busquets announced earlier this month that he will leave the Catalan side at the end of this season. There was much speculation that Busquets would end up […]

Following Barcelona‘s triumphant La Liga title victory with a 4-2 win over Espanyol, club president Joan Laporta took the opportunity to express his admiration for the team’s success and praise manager Xavi Hernández. Laporta’s comments shed light on Xavi’s future with the club, indicating that Barcelona is eager to extend his contract, as reported by […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has secured his first La Liga title after guiding his team to a thrilling 4-2 victory over rivals Espanyol in the Catalan derby, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The win not only marked a significant achievement for Xavi in his managerial career but also added another prestigious trophy to Barcelona’s rich […]

Xavi Hernández, the newly appointed Barcelona manager, has reportedly set his sights on two key players for the club’s upcoming summer transfer window: Lionel Messi and Martin Zubimendi. The legendary former midfielder, who took over the managerial reins at Camp Nou, is determined to reinforce the squad with these two talented individuals. While the pursuit […]

Barcelona clinched a third straight El Clasico win on Sunday, as it came away with a 2-1 home victory over Real Madrid on La Liga matchday 26. This edition of El Clasico had everything, from world-class performances to tense-filled moments. Real Madrid opened up the scoring in the early stages of the fixture thanks to […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has come to the defense of Robert Lewandowski amid the striker’s roller-coaster form. Lewandowski has had a fair share of sluggish performances for Barcelona as of late. He has scored a mere two non-penalty goals in the La Liga and UEFA Europa League competitions since the club’s return to action following […]

La Liga matchday 20 went just how Barcelona had hoped it would go. Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 home win over Sevilla hours after Real Madrid dropped points following its 1-0 away loss to RCD Mallorca. Barcelona had its way over the course of its home matchup against Sevilla. The La Liga powerhouse managed to […]

Barcelona manager Xavi thought the Catalan giants played way better than what the score suggests in their Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich. The Spanish side lost their first game of the season in all competitions after falling 2-0 to the German champions on Tuesday. Barcelona were the better team for the most part of […]

This year’s transfer deadline day was quite a chaotic one for a multitude of clubs across Europe. Among them, Chelsea ended up completing multiple moves, including the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona. Chelsea signed Aubameyang from the Catalan side for a €12 million transfer fee. Aubameyang not only agreed to return to the Premier […]

Barcelona cruised to its first home win of the La Liga season, as it clinched a 4-0 victory over Real Valladolid on matchday three. Barca had several standout performers over the course of the match, including Robert Lewandowski. Following a two-goal outing in the 4-1 away win against Real Sociedad, Lewandowski provided an encore performance […]

Barcelona was dealt quite a challenge for this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. Barca will feature in Group C this year, as it is set to meet Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and FC Viktoria Plzen in the coming months. Barcelona and Bayern Munich have plenty of history with each other from over the years. […]

Lionel Messi has only spent one season with French giants PSG in the Ligue 1, but everyone is curious as to where the Argentinian star could move after his contract expires at the season’s end. Messi is widely expected to depart from PSG once his contract is up, but considering he is still at the […]

After a roller-coaster first season as Barcelona manager, Xavi is eyeing grand success for the 2022-2023 campaign. In speaking after Barca’s 2-0 La Liga home loss to Villarreal, Xavi declared that the Catalan side simply can not go another season without winning a single trophy. “In November, we were at a minimum,” Xavi said. “We […]

Barcelona manager Xavi has revealed that the Catalan side views Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski as an “option” heading into the summer transfer window. Lewandowski’s long-term future at the Bundesliga powerhouse was a talking point for the reigning German top flight champions throughout this past season. The Polish international has one more season remaining on […]

Amid the rumors linking Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has claimed that the midfielder remains a vital player on the team, although there is a financial aspect to consider on the Dutchman’s future. Speculation surrounding de Jong’s future at Barca ramped up earlier this week, as it was reported that […]

Barcelona are in trouble. They might still be second in La Liga, but their recent home performances are becoming a cause for concern. After all, Blaugrana fans have never seen the team struggle this much at home. Xavi’s men bowed down to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday 1-0, with Alvaro Garcia Rivera finding the back of […]

For the first time in a season in club history, Barcelona lost a third consecutive fixture at the Camp Nou, as it came away with a 1-0 home defeat to Rayo Vallecano on La Liga matchday 33. As was the case in its losses to Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League […]

Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona was much a talking point over the opening half of the season, but such talk quieted down following the appointment of Xavi Hernandez as the club’s new manager. Now, as the summer transfer window is looming ahead, de Jong’s long-term status with the Catalan side is once again being […]

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski is looking for a brand new deal at the Allianz Arena, but the German giants have yet to put one on the table. He wants security for his future and could be keen on a move to Barcelona if they don’t extend him, according to recent reports. While Barca isn’t […]

The Xavi Hernandez managerial era at Barcelona has so far gotten off to quite a promising start. For a Barcelona team that at one point in the season was projected to both cap off the campaign trophyless and finish outside the top-four of the La Liga standings, Xavi instilled new hope into the Catalan side […]