For the four successive match, Barcelona failed to win against Rayo Vallecano, falling to a disappointing 2-1 defeat in the Spanish capital.
Goals from Alvaro Garcia and Fran Garcia secured Barcelona’s fate, with a late goal from Robert Lewandowski proving to only be a consolation for the league leaders.
Speaking after the match (via Marca), Xavi Hernandez was frustrated with the performance of his side against Rayo.
“We didn’t play a good game, we weren’t comfortable at any time. We were penalised a lot for the second goal, but we did try until the end.
“We have had faith and courage but Rayo were just victorious. They put a lot of pressure on us and we haven’t felt comfortable at any time. It is a defeat that annoys us.”
Barcelona failed to capitalise on Real Madrid’s defeat to Girona on Tuesday night, and Xavi insisted that there is still a long way to go in the title race.
“The message is simple: there is a lot left. Nothing is done, and La Liga is not won, which I have said it many times.”
Barcelona will hope to return to winning ways on Saturday evening, when they will take on Real Betis at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Image via Alex Caparros/Getty Images
valverde7
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Draw is better then losing 😂😂😂
Being 1st is better than being 4th 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ManUnited-Red
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Y’all drew today but you wanna talk to me? We’re 11 points on top the table… y’all need every point y’all could get… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 desperate to qualify
Draw is better then losing 😂😂😂
valverde7
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Barca fan calling other teams irrelevant 💀💀💀
Y’all drew today but you wanna talk to me? We’re 11 points on top the table… y’all need every point y’all could get… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 desperate to qualify
valverde7
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Barca fan calling other teams irrelevant 💀💀💀
Yea… table topping Barca calling Trophyless United irrelevant…. It qualifies 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Shut up and go win a trophy 🤷🏽🤷🏽🤷🏽
ManUnited-Red
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Your team is irrelevant to football… 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫 u can say what u want
Barca fan calling other teams irrelevant 💀💀💀
valverde7
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Your club is a cartoon if that’s the case 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your team is irrelevant to football… 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫 u can say what u want
ManUnited-Red
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United are irrelevant though…. what are you talking about 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your club is a cartoon if that’s the case 🤣🤣🤣🤣
valverde7
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Cadiz was in a irrelevant friendly 😭😭😭
United are irrelevant though…. what are you talking about 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ManUnited-Red
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Good job Liverpool, Cadiz, Newcastle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cadiz was in a irrelevant friendly 😭😭😭
valverde7
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Good job man united and Real Madrid [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Good job Liverpool, Cadiz, Newcastle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wisemanjohn
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Play one physical CM at least. Try Busquets, Kessie and either of Gavi and Pedri. Pedri is a Gavi substitute. DeJong is a Kessie substitute or a Busquets substitute. However, your combination needs to have some physicality too
Xavi even killed our playing style of ticki tacka I don't see any dominant structure from Xavi, he is not crating any possibility in players but killing the moral of players.
Wisemanjohn
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That's your fault Xavi because the players were tired after Atletico game. you should have started with ansu Fati, Jessie and alba to give de jong , pedri and Balde time to rest.
thanks guys I support you comment. can anybody please refer Xavi to this comments to remind him about killing the team by picking his favorite players among the capable ones
Wisemanjohn
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I don't see much skills from Gavi. He is just very aggressive. Yellow card in almost every matches. He is just overrated
@tewabsuyz thanks 👍😊 very much, I thought I'm the only one that saw this error in this young boy he still need to be mentored, which Xavi is not doing at all.
tewabsuyz
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I don't see much skills from Gavi. He is just very aggressive. Yellow card in almost every matches. He is just overrated
tewabsuyz
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Chelsea found in La liga. Chelsea in between Barca and Real Madrid
cisadlrtu
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Gavi you mocking real Madrid when lost against Griona what happens to Barcelona yesterday that's only God knows what will happen so Gavi keep your mouth 👄 short
yet we are in a comfortable lead
waubcems
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That's your fault Xavi because the players were tired after Atletico game. you should have started with ansu Fati, Jessie and alba to give de jong , pedri and Balde time to rest.
dopbcimrs
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You are our main problem as Coach. Learn not to have confidence in Gavi. The boy is not worthy being in the starting 11.
sukadenoy
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xavi what are you still doing as a Barcelona coach please go away. odooo you don't know hw win game we don't need you again gooooo
patoski
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xavi you are not good enough the earlier barcelona fans knows this the better
coteknos
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Play one physical CM at least. Try Busquets, Kessie and either of Gavi and Pedri. Pedri is a Gavi substitute. DeJong is a Kessie substitute or a Busquets substitute. However, your combination needs to have some physicality too
ImryHaokip
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Next time they should not leave their brain at Home; They don't know how to control the game without Busquets;
lbt
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That's OK. In due time, we shall reap if we faint not.
syimon
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where is pathetic gavi
ManUnited-Red
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Good job Sevilla 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Good job man united and Real Madrid [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Dimcelpsz
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was the grass not right again?
teubdnpsz
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Gavi you mocking real Madrid when lost against Griona what happens to Barcelona yesterday that's only God knows what will happen so Gavi keep your mouth 👄 short
Radhakantabagh
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No creative midfielder in this team
Still a strong contender for the title. Don't get more knowledge. keep it with you
valverde7
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What a game today [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] good job Rayo ❤️❤️🤍🤍
Good job Sevilla 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ManUnited-Red
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What a game today [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] good job Rayo ❤️❤️🤍🤍
PhoeniX_GaminG
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I think Barca is playing meh so they can win the league at home.
Footballislife0811
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Wrong selection kill u
MadridSport
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No creative midfielder in this team
Abkhtr
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Xavi out
Sozaenprt
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Seems Xavi and Ancelloti have something in common, or what are u thinking 🤓
MkonoJr
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Now it seems Busquets really has to stay be fore we get his replacement.
AlameenMalami
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We’re in need of a defensive midfielder ☹️
Paziprtuyz
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Barcelona is a high blood team
M telling you
kaacemsty
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Nonsense selection,
Kayadeimtz
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Barcelona is a high blood team
Stjames
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Arteta before the match: I’m going to kill you guys if you don’t win After the match Ødegard:pls don’t fire boss Arteta: I’ll let them know we are gunners💥
Cesaceisz
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Always crying. Poor tactics