Xavi Hernandez had a realistic assessment of Barcelona’s narrow 1-0 La Liga home win over Las Palmas.
La Blaugrana close the title gap to leaders Real Madrid overnight with Los Blancos in action against Athletic Club tomorrow.
The hosts struggled for fluency throughout the contest as Las Palmas looked happy to fight for a draw.
However, missed chances and an inability to break down a resolute opponent continue to be an issue for Barcelona in 2024, and Xavi admitted it was a tough watch from his place in the stands.
“The final result was very tight. The game turned in our favour after the expulsion of Valles”, as per reports from Marca.
“It’s difficult for us to score in these type of matches, we suffer. It’s a summary of our season, we find it difficult to close out games.”
Barcelona now have an incoming 11-day break ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
That is followed by a crucial league run in with eight games left to play in the domestic campaign.
I thought the team played well. Sometimes you play well and score a lot, sometimes you play well and the ball just doesn’t go in the net.
Raphina and Fermin both missed sitters, Felix and Raphina both hit the crossbar, and a goal was disallowed for offside that clearly wasn’t.
Some matches are like that. Playing well and getting the three points is what matters.
it is what it is…. now, how do we get past kylain and co?😔
Youre so stupid, illiterate idiot.
I think the important thing to remember is that Madrid are on a different level right now, and that the focus should be on our club, not theirs.
The mess that Bartomeu created isn’t going to go away overnight, and until that work is done we cannot reasonably expect to be on that level. I think the club are heading in the right direction, but solving massive financial issues and remaining competitive at the same time is a delicate balance, and that’s something Madrid is not dealing with.
I think the important thing is to acknowledge reality, have confidence in the direction and the plan, and to frame expectations based on that rather than what another club is doing.
I understand, but it hurts 🤕. I don’t even know if we can beat PSG right now. optimism can’t get you far enough.
No money, no drive, no aggression… everything feels down.
Suffer, illiterate idiot.