Another hiccup for Barça

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By: Manu Tournoux

Xavi, it's over

Barça suffered the law of Bilbao in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey this Wednesday evening.

It’s at the end of the suspense, after extra time and while the score was 2-2 at the end of regulation time – Guruzeta (1e) and Sancet (49e) responded to Lewandowski (26e) and Yamal (32e) – that Athletic made the difference.

The Williams brothers – Inaki freshly returned from the CAN after the premature elimination of Ghana (105e+2) and Nico (120e+1) – then allowed the Basques to win 4-2. A real cold shower for the Blaugranas, already unhappy ten days ago in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid (4-1).

More than ever, Xavi, who recently suggested that he would leave the club if the Catalans had a blank season, finds himself in the hot seat. Bilbao, currently fifth in La Liga, three points behind their opponent of the day – third – continues to cause a sensation on their side. Their next opponent in the Copa del Rey is Real Sociedad. A derby for a place in the final.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.