Xavi is pleased to shoulder the blame for Barcelona’s Clasico defeat to Actual Madrid, with the Blaugrana boss admitting his facet should “enhance rather a lot”.
- Blaugrana got here unstuck on the Bernabeu
- First home lack of the season
- Struggled for attacking spark vs Blancos
WHAT HAPPENED? The Catalan giants discovered themselves on the mistaken finish of a 3-1 scoreline at Santiago Bernabeu of their newest La Liga outing, with a late purpose from Ferran Torres counting for little within the grand scheme of issues. Karim Benzema, Fede Valverde and Rodrygo did the harm for Actual, leaving Xavi to mirror on what he must do as a way to change Barca’s fortunes.
WHAT THEY SAID: Xavi instructed reporters when requested for his evaluation of a Clasico loss and what must be executed at Camp Nou: “The sensation is that we’re in a detrimental dynamic. We tried. We now have religion, vanity. We tried. Fortunately, it is solely three factors. It was a chance to maintain up with the leaders and we go away empty-handed. We now have to alter the dynamic. We had been doing very nicely in La Liga. We’re nonetheless underneath building, however we’ve to enhance rather a lot.
“I am frightened that we did not assault nicely, that we did not make the most of our moments. It wasn’t an excellent day. We’re in a foul dynamic and we’ve to alter it now. We now have to be extra mature and compete a lot better. We now have to study the laborious method. At this degree, the whole lot is even. We now have to play a lot better. I will not blame the gamers. I am accountable. I will clarify what occurred. It is my mistake, particular errors. We now have to alter the dynamic, it is a lengthy season.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Barca did see extra of the ball towards Actual, having fun with 57 per cent possession, and in addition fired in 18 pictures to in comparison with the Blancos’ eight, however had been unable to seek out an attacking spark and now sit three factors adrift of their fiercest rivals within the Liga desk.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA? Xavi’s facet have two house video games to come back this week – one towards Villarreal on Thursday, earlier than then enjoying host to Athletic Membership on Sunday.