The Barça coach appears in the preview of the match against Cádiz CF and states that the team isolates itself from the Negreira case as they prepare for the next challenge.
Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona, addressed the media following the club’s Europa League exit at the hands of Manchester United.
Xavi’s reflections after the Manchester United match
In the press conference, Xavi explained that the season feels like a step forward from last year. He noted that Barcelona faced formidable opponents such as Inter, United, and Bayern this campaign, and admitted the team did not meet the level required to win these ties. He emphasized a need to raise the performance bar next season and to come back stronger. The coach highlighted that a poor base at the start of the season made it harder to compete and that small details had a decisive impact on results. He also pointed out that the team must focus on improving in key areas for the year ahead.
He commented that certain moments from the tie exposed gaps in the inside game and that the absence of some players may have influenced the outcome. Still, he stressed that facing a top side is part of the learning curve and that the squad should take pride in how it competed against elite opponents, even if the result did not go their way.
Regarding the differences between domestic and European competitions, Xavi said he would analyze the performance in detail. He acknowledged that the team faced strong rivals and fought hard, something he feels did not always happen in the previous season. He stressed the importance of focusing on the forthcoming year and the chances to improve in both strategy and execution.
On personnel and tactical decisions, Xavi praised Sergi Roberto for his solid contribution and highlighted Kessié as another standout performer. He also noted the importance of Gavi and Pedri for the squad and mentioned a precautionary substitution involving Araujo, who would be ready for the next game. When asked about signings, he kept the reply cautious, signaling that conversations about new players would occur but stressing that the team has to be self-critical and identify concrete improvements. He asserted that the club has already shown an exponential improvement compared with the previous season.
Xavi’s Barcelona press conference details
The press conference was broadcast via Barça TV+, a channel that operates around the clock and focuses primarily on the first team while also highlighting the rest of the club’s departments, the youth academy, and club information. The channel is available free on DTT in Catalonia and through cable and IPTV providers. The conference could also be watched live online through the official club channels, and parts of the content were available on the club’s YouTube channel.
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Note: this summary reflects fan engagement and discussions around FC Barcelona during the period following the Europa League match, with emphasis on team performance, player contributions, and strategic direction for the upcoming season.