The FC Barcelona strategist, Xavi Hernández, commented this Sunday after the match against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey that The 3-2 away victory they achieved was suffered and that again it was a mistake that compromised the crash.
In a press conference after the game, Xavi Hernández said that the first half was very good, but that once they saw the two-goal advantage they had on the scoreboard reduced, they were subjected to pressure that almost cost them the result.
“We had a good first half, but We made mistakes again after a corner and we conceded 1-2, and it was difficult for us and we suffered“, said.
Later he addressed the media to complain about the refereeing and especially the absence of the VAR in the round of 16 of the Cup due to a goal by Joao Félix that, although it should have gone up on the scoreboard, was annulled by the principal after allegedly falling offside. .
“I don’t understand why in 2024 there won’t be VAR, even if it is a lower category field. The disallowed goal against Joao was valid and they did not give it,” he added.
In closing, Xavi said that what he saw on the field of play, especially the sacrifice with which the Barbastro players sought to win the game, It was something that according to his judgment he had in his calculations and fortunately the Blaugranas were able to move forward.
“We knew it would be like this. They have played as if they were risking their lives, and in the dead ball things are equalized, and, as you give things away, you end up suffering“, hill.
In previous days, Xavi Hernández had declared that FC Barcelona’s main objective this season was to win the Copa del Rey, after having remained in the semifinals in 2023, and now he is starting this new competition on the right foot, now awaiting his rival in the next phase ( round of 16) in which he could play against strong rivals such as Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Celta de Vigo, Sevilla, among others.
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2024-01-08 02:38:20
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