The difficulties encountered in the game by FC Barcelona for some time put Xavi in a complicated position. The Spanish media are getting impatient.
The situation is still far from catastrophic for FC Barcelona. And yet, Xavi feels the pressure building around him. The Catalan coach is, however, still in the race in the Champions League and can, for example, already obtain his ticket for the round of 16 of the competition in the event of success on Tuesday evening against FC Porto. In the league, Barça is fourth, four points behind the leader, Real Madrid. But on closer inspection, everything is not so rosy, and the Spanish press is starting to rustle.
As reported The Team this Tuesday, the Iberian media are wondering how much longer is pointed out. The last major success of the band of Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix dates back to September 19. This evening in the Champions League, the Blaugrana won 5-0 against Antwerp. But there. Since then, FC Barcelona has often been content with minimalist victories validated with a small goal difference.
Marquez, potential successor?
But since the successes are still generally there, it is on another point that the Spanish media are questioning: the level of play. What Xavi’s team offers does not live up to expectations and some today highlight the difficulties of the coach in helping his team evolve and progress. However, a dismissal of Xavi seems to be an unlikely hypothesis to date.
Extended last September until the end of the 2024-2025 season, the tactician can still see it coming. If, however, his team was no longer able to win, then the tide could turn. And faster than expected. Former player of the club and currently coach of Barça Atlétic, Rafael Marquez could be a credible candidate for his succession.
