Barcelona's recent on-field struggles, marked by a last-minute 2-1 defeat to Madrid and a 5-3 loss to Villarreal, have led to the resignation of manager Xavi. His departure, set for the end of the season, comes after a period of isolation and the loss of key allies Jordi Cruyff and Mateo Alemany. Eric Bailly, who started all four league games since rejoining Villarreal, was part of the team that beat Barcelona 5-3. The timing of Xavi's resignation adds to the shock, coinciding with the departure of other football management legends like Jürgen Klopp, Nick Saban, Bill Belichick, and Pete Carroll.
Xavi decides to leave Barcelona – but will he even see out season? As head coach announces departure in June, his description of the role — ‘it’s cruel, you feel there’s a lack of respect again and again’ — serves as a warning Tap for the story ⬇️ https://t.co/EUFGpuGlI5
All the chaos and turmoil off pitch at Barca logically led to a team that can go 2-0 down at home to Villarreal, fight back to lead 3-2, but then end up losing 5-3. Xavi was always going to leave, but the problems remain... https://t.co/QysJMG89cc
Xavi's bonds with Jordi Cruyff, Sergio Busquets & Mateu Alemany were key to last year's La Liga title win. Within weeks, three of the four were gone, and Xavi was never going to last much longer... https://t.co/QysJMG89cc
Xavi's bonds with Jordi Cruyff, Sergio Busquets & Mateu Alemany were key to last year's La Liga title win. Within weeks, three of the four were gone, and Xavi's was never going to last much longer... https://t.co/QysJMG89cc
Xavi's exit was inevitable, even if yesterday was a shock. Team's displays lately are also inevitable consequence of all the chaos and turmoil under Laporta... https://t.co/QysJMG89cc
Xavi’s Barcelona resignation a shock, but only for the dramatic timing, This is why, and how, everything escalated so quickly in Montjuïc. The night Xavi abdicated saying he’d had enough. @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/KsvBAY6aoZ
With Barcelona legend Xavi stepping down as Manager after the season, I realized something. Jürgen Klopp is stepping down at Liverpool, Nick Saban retired from Alabama, Bill Belichick parted with the Patriots and Pete Carroll parted with the Seahawks. 3 of the biggest names in… https://t.co/GBW3gXzzCb
I don't think Xavi felt the protection of the club. Maybe he should have reinforced his authority after winning the league in the summer but instead he lost his allies Jordi Cruyff and Mateo Alemany. And he felt isolated surrounded by people that did not trust fully in him Xavi…
Villarreal score three times from 84th min to beat Barcelona 5-3 away. Xavi’s position under serious pressure. Conceded four midweek, too. Eric Bailly has started all four league games since re-joining Villarreal.
WOW! Villarreal score! 98.32! (Im watching again now). What a shambolic, chaotic goal!
I give up. 3-4 Villarreal.
Las Palmas, last three home games. Lead, play well, lose 2-1 to Barcelona in 93rd min. Destroy Villarreal 3-0. Lead, play well, lose 2-1 to Madrid in 84th min.