Xavi: “It’s a huge disappointment”

Xavi Hernandez discussed the removal of boat in the Europa League after losing 2-1 against Manchester Utda result that prevented him from qualifying for the round of 16. The Barca coach regretted how quickly the 1-1 after the break was because the first half was so good, with the reward being a penalty goal from Lewandowski.

“That goal, the 1-1, it was too bad for us, we lost a split ball. Losing those duels was the key. They, who are a good team, put a lot of intensity. It’s a shame. because we controlled the game after a very good first half, where we played comfortably. I think it was a very even tie on both fields, but the small details have been on their side”, said the coach of Terrace.

“It’s a huge disappointment because we were excited,” he proclaimed, pointing out that “I think we have competed very well, but with a great rival in front. They are physically very strong. I don’t know if it’s Shaw won the 2-1 duel. As it happened at 1-1. I repeat that the first goal did us a lot of damage, if we don’t equalize soon we can start to control the second half like the first”.

As for what’s missing in the second part, Xavi is sincere: the wounded Peter and the sanctioned Gavi. “It’s more of our demerit, we need to have more patience and calm in the second half, a little more play on the inside. If they Peter either GaviAs for the second part, I think it might be different. It is not looking for an excuse. Because of its pause, because of how they turn, they allow you to play in the opposite field. Sergi Roberto It went well. kessievery good, like frankie But for the way we want to play it will be useful. All in all, the first half has been very good and it’s a shame.”

Xavi already defended the entry of Anthony after the break he was not surprised: “We also came on the wing in the first half, we managed to make it 0-2 after high pressure from Sergio Roberto. It’s Europe and the details are important, we couldn’t control them, but the team deserved more and we showed our faces”.

Questions rained down on the man from Egar about Barça’s terrible run in Europe in recent years. He spoke of the two that he led from the bench: “We have been better than last season, we showed our faces. Last season we did not have enough time to compete, it did not reach us. This year we did compete and the home of Bayernhe is new Inter in two games and now also against Manchester Utd. They are big, very strong teams and because of the details the games got away from us and we had to come back stronger. You have to make a self-criticism and next year try again, to be more competitive. With the exception of Bayern at home, we are always competitive, but in these direct rivalries they have outplayed us and we have to compete better.”

Xavi He is already thinking about closing the Europa League chapter and focusing on what is to come: “The positive point is that on Sunday we will have matches again. Now to focus on the two remaining titles, which are transcendental, the League and the Cup . You have to get up. Life goes on.”

asked Busquetspointed out that “the party of Busquets then like the whole team, a very good first half, playing together, but in the second United’s intensity was greater and we were losing duels. Busyin the second part, more faded, but like the whole team”. Finally, he calmed down regarding the inconvenience of Araujo: “It’s not important, I changed it as a precaution, I think it will be there by Sunday”.