The FC Barcelona coach appeared annoyed at a press conference this week after the success in Las Palmas (2-1).
By snatching a narrow victory in Las Palmas on Thursday evening (2-1), FC Barcelona got off to a good start to its 2024 in accounting terms. This success allows the Catalan club to remain a respectable distance from Real Madrid and the sensational Girona team. But Xavi’s gang is still 7 points behind the co-leaders of the Spanish championship.
Above all, the Blaugrana are not spared from criticism in relation to the game proposed. A follower of a polished gaming identity, Xavi disappoints observers on this point. The Catalan technician nevertheless wanted to raise his voice to defend his record and that of his men.
“We deserve more respect! »
“ Of course we can win the championship, thundered Xavi. Everything is very equal and the matches are decided on details. Girona won at the last second (4-3 against Atletico, editor’s note), Real Madrid won on a corner in the 80th minute (1-0 against Mallorca, editor’s note), and we won at the last minute… We deserve more respect, we are the reigning champions“, concluded the Barça coach. The message got through.
