Barcelona sacked coach Xavi Hernandez last Friday after failing to win any titles in the season. After finishing the season in second place in La Liga, losing in the final of the Spanish Super Cup and failing in the Champions League, Barca’s owners took the difficult decision.
The match against Sevilla on Sunday night was Xavi’s last match at Barca. Despite being dismissed, Xavi brought victory to Barca in the last match. Barca beat Sevilla 2-1 in this match. Despite winning, Xavi left Barca with a bitter face.
Xavi spoke to the media at the end of the match. At this time, he claimed that Xavi has done a lot for Barca. But the club authorities did not evaluate his work properly.
“I don’t think what we have done for the team has been properly assessed,” Xavi said. But we came in charge in a bad situation.’
Reminding Barca of his success, Xavi said, ‘When we took over the team at the end of 2021, Barca were ninth in the table. And this time we finished the season in second place. Then in the first season (in charge) we won two trophies (La Liga and the Spanish Supercopa).’
Xavi warned Barca’s next coach about the media. Said, Barca is a tough club. Economic issues are also involved here. That is why the new coach has to take charge of Barca with the challenge.
Asked if he had any advice for the successor, Xavi said, ‘They must know it’s a difficult situation. Because Barcelona is a tough club. And this is due to adverse financial conditions. After all (La Liga) has certain financial rules.’
‘It won’t be easy at all. They will suffer and need patience. Because, it is really a tough job. Only thing can save them. That is – victory. Whether they are part of the club or not. Priority should be given to winning first.’
Barca has not yet announced the name of Xavi’s successor. However, the football website ESPN reported that Barca has already finalized the contract with Hansi Flick as the new coach. The Catalan club will officially announce the name of the German coach in the next few days.
Robert Lewandowski scored the first goal for Barca in the away match last night. He scored in the 15th minute of the match. Sevilla repaid this goal in the first half.
Fermin Lopez scored in the 59th minute of the second half. Barca went ahead 2-1. Barca ended the season with a win as Sevilla failed to score any more goals.
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