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Barcelona supporters were stunned when their coach, Xavi Hernández, revealed his departure from the club at the season's end. The ex-Barcelona and Spain midfielder, responsible for leading the team to La Liga triumph last season, disclosed his choice following a disappointing 5-3 loss to Villarreal at home on Saturday.
The Barcelona coach Xavi has declared that he won't continue in his current role beyond this season. He pointed to the necessity for a change in dynamics within the club.
In addition, he acknowledged his challenges in enhancing the team's performance, with Barcelona trailing 10 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid and facing setbacks in the Champions League.
In addition, he expressed frustration over contentious refereeing decisions, particularly the overturned penalty in the 90th minute of the Villarreal match. Despite the team's struggling form, Barcelona's president has voiced support for Xavi, anticipating his full commitment for the remainder of the season.
In November 2021, Xavi Hernandez became the manager of Barcelona after leaving a team in Qatar called Al Sadd. He got a team that wasn't doing well with the previous coach, Ernesto Valverde. Xavi quickly introduced his way of playing, focusing on keeping the ball and passing, something he was good at when he played.
In his first full season as the boss, Xavi led Barcelona to win La Liga for the 27th time, beating Real Madrid by just two points. They also got to the final of the Copa del Rey but lost to Athletic Bilbao. In the Champions League, they made it to the quarter-finals but were knocked out by Bayern Munich.
Xavi Hernández has decided to leave Barcelona after the end of this season. But this season has been tough for Barcelona. They're 10 points behind Real Madrid in La Liga, and things aren't going well in the Champions League either. After a bad 5-3 loss to Villarreal at home, Xavi said he's leaving the club after this season.
In addition, he mentioned the need for a change at the club and said he couldn't make the team play better. Xavi was also upset about some decisions made by referees in the Villarreal game, especially when they canceled a penalty in the 90th minute.
Even though Barcelona is not doing well, the club's president supports Xavi and thinks he will keep giving his best until the end of the season. Besides that, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's manager, has declared his departure from the club after the ongoing season.
Xavi is widely considered one of the greatest midfielders ever and a highly influential figure in Barcelona's history. As a player, he secured 25 trophies, including eight La Liga titles, four Champions League titles, and two European Championships, along with a World Cup with Spain. He holds the second-highest number of appearances for the club, with 767, just behind Lionel Messi.
Transitioning to a managerial role, Xavi showcased his potential and demonstrated a strong commitment to the club's identity and values. In the future, he is anticipated to take on new challenges, and reports are suggesting a possible return to Qatar or a move to the Premier League.
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