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FC Barcelona: Xavi wants to take refuge in work

In great shape and subscribed to spectacular victories in recent weeks, FC Barcelona experienced a real setback on Thursday evening at Camp Nou. Hooked by Galatasaray (0-0) in the round of 16 first leg of the Europa League, the Catalan club however largely dominated its opponent, without however managing to score. A big disappointment for Xavi.

“We haven’t been as good as lately”

Indeed, the FC Barcelona coach did not appreciate the draw conceded by his players. He therefore called everyone to order after the meeting. “It’s not a good result. At home, after having dominated so much… It’s true that we haven’t been as good as lately, we were more clumsy, especially in the first half”he analyzed at a press conference.

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“After the break we were a bit better, we generated more things and tried to attack from the flanks with two pure wingers. We tried everything, but we came across a very strong opponent defensively. surprised because they conceded a lot of goals lately”then added the Blaugrana coach in front of the Iberian media.

Xavi expects more work

The former Spanish midfielder knows, however, that the European Cup often reserves this kind of scenario. It’s up to his team to work hard to know how to avoid them. “It’s Europe, that’s how it is. Even if it’s the Europa League, it’s still Europe. And the teams that play it have deserved it. It’s a difficult, complicated competition. there is nothing gained, nothing lost, we will continue to row together in the same direction”so ended Xavi, lucid.

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