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'You will pay for it': Some fans slam Xavi for who he turns Gavi into

'You will pay for it': Some fans slam Xavi for who he turns Gavi into

Some Barca fans are starting to miss the good old Gavi (as if he were 35 or something).They believe the Golden Boy hasn't been the same since Xavi started using him in a new role which is mostly about running, running, running and punching his opponents – or so they think.

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'What an ugly stadium': Damian Suarez's Instagram post from Camp Nou goes viral

'What an ugly stadium': Damian Suarez's Instagram post from Camp Nou goes viral

I know this man already annoys you as much as a random ad flipping up on your screen..

3 months ago

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'He did it, now it's up to me': Barca B youngster wants to play with Gavi in first team, sacrifices holidays for pre-season

'He did it, now it's up to me': Barca B youngster wants to play with Gavi in first team, sacrifices holidays for pre-season

Speaking in an interview with Radio Catalunya, Barcelona B youngster Aleix Garrido has opened up on his ambition to play first team football.Aleix, 19, has gone through Barca's youth ranks with Gavi and is hoping to join his friend in the senior squad soon.

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How much money Barcelona will receive for winning La Liga — it's less than €100m

How much money Barcelona will receive for winning La Liga — it's less than €100m

Barcelona will be paid €60m in prize money for winning La Liga this season, according to a reliable Marca report. Here's what the top four teams in the league will earn based on the position they finished in.

5 months ago

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Barca 1st, Espanyol 19th: final La Liga standings

Barca 1st, Espanyol 19th: final La Liga standings

Barcelona have finished the La Liga 2022/23 season in first place.Real Madrid, Atletico and Real Sociedad have qualified for the Champions League.

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Explained: How Barca beating Celta could help Barca Athletic win Segunda promotion

Explained: How Barca beating Celta could help Barca Athletic win Segunda promotion

The Celta game today is a dead-rubber for Barcelona but for the opposition, it's a matter of life and death. The relegation battle in La Liga is crazy this year: Espanyol and Elche are going down but six teams are in danger of finishing 18th and going down.

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Xavi 'changes mind' about offloading one player after testing him in a different role

Xavi 'changes mind' about offloading one player after testing him in a different role

Xavi has changed his mind about offloading Eric Garcia at the end of the season after the defender impressed him playing in midfield, Diario Sport say. Garcia held his own when Xavi decided to play him in midfield against Elche in early April.

7 months ago

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Araujo in as La Liga Player of the Month nominees revealed

Araujo in as La Liga Player of the Month nominees revealed

Ronald Araujo has made the 7-man list of the nominees for the La Liga Player of the Month in April.Here is the full list.

7 months ago

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Xavi lists 3 players who can replace Busquets, one is a new name

Xavi lists 3 players who can replace Busquets, one is a new name

"Eric García is one of the options to replace Busquets [against Rayo Vallecano]," Xavi has told the media."We also have Frenkie and we have called up Marc Casado [Barca Atletic's defensive midfielder].

7 months ago

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'He's been successful for a significant part': Xavi breaks silence over Lewandowski's goalscoring issues

'He's been successful for a significant part': Xavi breaks silence over Lewandowski's goalscoring issues

Speaking about the issues that Robert Lewandowski is facing in front of goal after the 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, Xavi said: “He has been successful for a significant part of the season but at the moment he isn't.“But the goals will come.

7 months ago

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Final decision on Elche's appeal against Gavi revealed – Barca could've lost 3 points

Final decision on Elche's appeal against Gavi revealed – Barca could've lost 3 points

The Competition Committee have rejected Elche's appeal against Gavi's recent participation in the head-to-head La Liga clash.It means that Barcelona should now feel safe – they won't lost the 3 deserved points they won by beating Elche 4-0.

7 months ago

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Nico injured again, Abde and Trincao shining: Fresh update on 7 Barca loanees

Nico injured again, Abde and Trincao shining: Fresh update on 7 Barca loanees

Barcelona loaned out seven players at the start of the 2022/23 season. Some of those players have impressed at their new clubs while others have not.

7 months ago

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La Liga best dribblers unveiled – Abde 1st, Vinicius 3rd

La Liga best dribblers unveiled – Abde 1st, Vinicius 3rd

With less than 10 games to go in La Liga this season, stats from FotMob have unveiled the best dribblers in the league. You shouldn't be surprised but Barcelona loanee Abde Ezzalzouli is now the best dribbler in the league with more successful dribbles per 90 minutes than Samuel Chukwueze and Vinicius Jr.

7 months ago

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Abde scores stunner as his brace helps Osasuna mount comeback v Elche — shown in pics

Abde scores stunner as his brace helps Osasuna mount comeback v Elche — shown in pics

Abde Ezzalzouli continues shining at Osasuna. In the most recent match, the Barcelona loanee scored a brace to help his team beat Elche 2-1 after going down in the first half.

7 months ago

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Elche file complaint against Barca for illegitimately fielding Gavi: COPE

Elche file complaint against Barca for illegitimately fielding Gavi: COPE

Cadena COPE report that Elche have indeed filed a complaint to the Competition Committee of RFEF against Barcelona for fielding an ineligible player on Saturday.The Andalusian club believes that Gavi shouldn't have played the match since his licence had been cancelled by La Liga.

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3 things Xavi liked about Eric Garcia's performance in midfield: stats won't show you no.1

3 things Xavi liked about Eric Garcia's performance in midfield: stats won't show you no.1

Eric Garcia made his debut as a defensive midfielder in the 4-0 win over Elche and left a good overall impression. Mundo Deportivo report that Xavi and the rest of the coaching staff positively highlighted three aspects of Garcia's outing that night.

7 months ago

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Ansu Fati could start: Xavi's doubt ahead of El Clasico shown in 2 lineups

Ansu Fati could start: Xavi's doubt ahead of El Clasico shown in 2 lineups

With just one day left before the cup tie against Real Madrid, Xavi is yet to decide whether Barcelona should line up with four midfielders (Gavi on the wing) or with a proper winger on the left, Mundo Deportivo report.The system with four midfielders won Barca the previous three El Clasicos.

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Barca see four players included in La Liga team of the week - Lewandowski snubbed

Barca see four players included in La Liga team of the week - Lewandowski snubbed

Barcelona picked up a dominating 4-0 win over Elche in their La Liga game at the weekend.As a result, four Barca players have been named in DAZN’s La Liga Team of the Week.

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Ancelotti tries Rodrygo in new position — he scores and provides 2 assists

Ancelotti tries Rodrygo in new position — he scores and provides 2 assists

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he played Rodygo as a number 10 in the game against Elche to help create chances and space for his wingers. "We started out with a 4-4-2, but then I switched Rodrygo's position and that changed the dynamic of the game, freeing Asensio up a bit," Ancelotti said.

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Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres taking 'big steps' to avoid being sold this summer

Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres taking 'big steps' to avoid being sold this summer

Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres are the two Barcelona forwards with a target on their backs going into the summer. Either of the two Spaniards could realistically be sold or loaned out as the club works towards reducing their wage bill.

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About the team

'Prized around the world, criticized in his country': Elche fas slammed for booing Gavi

'Prized around the world, criticized in his country': Elche fas slammed for booing Gavi

Elche fans booed and whistled at Gavi as the youngster featured for Barcelona in their 4-0 win on Saturday.Former Spain international Luis Garcia can't understand why the Elche fans did that.

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Barca 'not worried' about Elche's potential appeal against Gavi as they had consulted authorities before match

Barca 'not worried' about Elche's potential appeal against Gavi as they had consulted authorities before match

COPE reported that Elche considered launching an appeal against Barcelona for allegedly violating Article 141 of RFEF and fielding Gavi in Saturday's match despite his license being cancelled. However, the Catalan club is not worried about the potential appeal since they believe they committed no wrongdoing.

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Elche could be awarded win v Barca because of Gavi, youngster might not play again this season: explained

Elche could be awarded win v Barca because of Gavi, youngster might not play again this season: explained

According to Cadena COPE, Elche consider taking action against Barcelona for playing Gavi on Saturday.The youngster's license was cancelled after the motion to overrule his new contract.

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'This is the best day of my life': Aleix Garrido on making his Barca debut

'This is the best day of my life': Aleix Garrido on making his Barca debut

"This is the best day of my life. I will never forget making my debut here.

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9 best images from Elche thrashing to send to your Real Madrid loving friends ahead of Clasico

9 best images from Elche thrashing to send to your Real Madrid loving friends ahead of Clasico

On Saturday, Barcelona steamrolled Elche despite heavy rotations from Xavi. This is a clear message to Real Madrid ahead of the crucial cup tie on Wednesday -- we can and we will dismantle you too no matter how! Here are some of the best pictures that encapsulate that message.

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'Xavi really believes that I can play in midfield': Eric Garcia after his debut as a pivot

'Xavi really believes that I can play in midfield': Eric Garcia after his debut as a pivot

Eric Garcia played his first senior match as a defensive midfielder against Elche as Xavi heavily rotated the squad. The player seemed happy with his new position in the post-match interview.

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Aleix Garrido reveals Xavi's only request to him on debut — Did the youngster deliver? Answered

Aleix Garrido reveals Xavi's only request to him on debut — Did the youngster deliver? Answered

Aleix Garrido made his senior debut for Barcelona against Elche, replacing Ansu Fati in the 84th minute. After the match, the 19-year-old revealed the only thing Xavi asked before subbing him in: "He told me to not lose the ball.

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Xavi names 2 players who made the difference v Elche, they are benchwarmers usually

Xavi names 2 players who made the difference v Elche, they are benchwarmers usually

"Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati made the difference. I'm very happy for them because they needed a bit of confidence.

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3 players showed it's not over, 2 deserve more time: Barca players' performance tierlist for Elche win

3 players showed it's not over, 2 deserve more time: Barca players' performance tierlist for Elche win

Yesterday's win over Elche was, for the most part, a walk in the park for Barcelona despite Xavi playing a heavily rotated squad. The Catalans opened the score early in the first half and then added 3 more after the break.

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Xavi reveals whose idea it was to play Eric Garcia in midfield - not his or the player's

Xavi reveals whose idea it was to play Eric Garcia in midfield - not his or the player's

The main takeaway of the game against Elche is that Eric Garcia can do a decent job in the pivot role. In the post-match interview, Xavi revealed that it wasn't he who came up with this idea.

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What scoreline could've been if Barca and Elche had converted all their chances: stats based answer

What scoreline could've been if Barca and Elche had converted all their chances: stats based answer

Barcelona completely dismantled Elche away despite playing with a heavily rotated squad, at least that's what the scoreline suggests. But what if we take a closer look at the stats, did Barca deserve to win the match 4-0?The difference in xG (expected goals) is less modest than the actual score: Elche 0.

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FT. Elche 0-4 Barca: LIVE updates, reactions, stats, ratings

FT. Elche 0-4 Barca: LIVE updates, reactions, stats, ratings

✍️ Summary of the game:A confident win from Xavi's men tonight despite the majority of our key players being out. The Catalans controlled the game in both halves, opening the score early in the first half through Lewandowski.

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona XI v Elche unveiled, Eric Garcia in midfield

OFFICIAL: Barcelona XI v Elche unveiled, Eric Garcia in midfield

Here is the starting lineup Xavi has picked for the game against Elche.Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Alonso, Alba; Roberto, Garcia, Gavi; Ferran, Lewandowski, Fati.

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3 players will miss next league game if booked v Elche — named

3 players will miss next league game if booked v Elche — named

Barcelona have three players at risk of suspension as they have accumulated four yellow cards in La Liga — Sergio Busquets, Franck Kessie, and Ferran Torres.If any of them is booked against Elche, they will be unavailable for the next league game against Girona.

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Xavi lashes out at journalists after question about signings, explains why

Xavi lashes out at journalists after question about signings, explains why

During the presser ahead of the game against Elche, Xavi was asked about Barcelona's plans for the summer transfer window. The coach did not like the question one bit as he believed that the focus should be on other issues.

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Which one under-radar player must start v Elche? Why?

Which one under-radar player must start v Elche? Why?

Barcelona pay a visit to last-placed Elche on Saturday. Xavi is expected to rotate significantly so there should be plenty of new faces in the starting lineup.

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What can 19-year-old Aleix Garrido offer Barca? Xavi answers, mentions Pedri

What can 19-year-old Aleix Garrido offer Barca? Xavi answers, mentions Pedri

Xavi summoned 19-year-old Aleix Garrido for the match against Elche this Saturday. This is the first time that the youngster is called up by the seniors.

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Massive rotations from Xavi expected: team news and probable lineups for Elche v Barca

Massive rotations from Xavi expected: team news and probable lineups for Elche v Barca

On Saturday, Barcelona resume their league campaign with an away trip to last-placed Elche. Since many Blaugranas are returning from international duty and the rival does not pose too big of a threat, Xavi is expected to heavily rotate the squad.

8 months ago

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Xavi responds to criticism from Ansu Fati's father

Xavi responds to criticism from Ansu Fati's father

Ansu Fati's father Bori has recently criticised Xavi for not giving his son enough minutes on the pitch. The Barcelona coach responded to those comments in the latest presser.

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One new name in: Xavi names 21-man squad for Elche game

One new name in: Xavi names 21-man squad for Elche game

Barcelona have just unveiled their squad for the La Liga clash against Elche on Saturday, April 1.Goalkeepers: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inaki Pena, Arnau Tenas.

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