Defeated against Villarreal, Barça offers itself a sad record

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By: Manu Tournoux

Defeated against Villarreal, Barça offers itself a sad record

The situation is tense at FC Barcelona. This Saturday evening, as part of the 22nd day of La Liga, the Catalan club suffered a heavy setback in front of its supporters against Villarreal with a score of 5 goals to 3.

A defeat which does not do Barça’s business at all in the standings. Xavi Hernandez’s men are now 8 and 9 points behind Girona and Real Madrid. The title is moving further and further away for the Catalan club.

But that’s not all. With this defeat with a score of 5 goals to 3, the Blaugrana set a new record. This is the first time in 61 years that Barça has conceded 5 goals at home (FC Barcelona 1-5 Real Madrid in 1963).

Xavi Hernandez in danger?

This scathing defeat will not help things for Xavi Hernandez. Discussed for several weeks, the Catalan coach sees his future darkening day by day. Seeing him stay one more season in Catalonia seems unlikely now. These next few days are likely to be hectic within the Barcelona club.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

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.