Xavi Hernandez has claimed that Barcelona didn't deserve to lose 1-0 to Real Betis at the Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon, thanks in part to their impressive performance after the break.
The former Al Sadd tactician lamented the manner in which his team reacted when Betis tried to hit on the counter, as he stressed that Barcelona should improve tactically.
"When we were at our best, the goal came on the counter," said Xavi.
"You have to be more tactical. They shouldn't catch you [off guard] on the counter.
"We knew about their transitions. We had a few good minutes. It is too harsh a punishment for the game we have played. It is a defeat that hurts. At home. We were in good form, but that's how football is.
"We have to dominate the games more. We have to stop counters. These are situations that we have to control. It has been unfair. This is the Barcelona we want, but we have to improve. We have to be tactically smarter."
Xavi admitted that Barcelona may have not deserved all three points away at Villarreal, but he believes that they should have come out victorious from the Betis clash.
"On Wednesday there is another important match," added Xavi.
"We cannot afford to fail any more [big tests]. But I think the second half was good.
"At Barcelona, you constantly play 'finals'. I don't like to lose. We didn't deserve it. Sometimes, you don't deserve to win and you do it, like against Villarreal.
"And today it was the other way around. We can't permit [conceding] goals like the one we allowed in. We have been [together for] a short time, but it is a shame.
"We have to cheer up and get the team ready for Wednesday."
STORMDC
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If 1-0 defeat in the hand of betis is too harsh,that means bayern will drop an atomic bomb in camp nou.....by the time BAYERN finish with you guys,your lives will never remain thesame[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
MadridMaldives
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Some conclusions after today’s game: 1️⃣ Barça should try their best to retain Dembele even if it means to make a higher wage offer to meet his expectations. Undoubtedly he is the best and most talented player of Barça and if he walks away free it would be more than an additional financial headache for the club. 2️⃣ Depay is not a player for Barça and did absolutely nothing in 98 minutes. Dembele did more in just 2 minutes after coming than the Dutchman in the whole game. 3️⃣ Frank de Jong is a vital player and he should play regardless of the situation as far as he is not injured. 4️⃣ Abde should start in every game. He has a lot of potential and can really help the team. 5️⃣ Araujo is the best defender of Barcelona and is light years away from the rest. 6️⃣ Barça should play more intense and direct football. What’s the purpose of the possession if you are not doing anyo with the ball?
LeeBangJi77
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Very soon we’ll start hearing XAVI OUT!!! 😂
Abubakar_01
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Good night🥺🥺😪
Neymarcelo
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😂😂😂
Prasanth Kumar
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If 1-0 defeat in the hand of betis is too harsh,that means bayern will drop an atomic bomb in camp nou.....by the time BAYERN finish with you guys,your lives will never remain thesame[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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#Karma and revenge for the fake ballon d'or[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]