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Barcelona's Rollercoaster: Injuries, Defeats, and Xavi's Departure

Alejandro Balde - FC Barcelona - La Liga - Real Madrid - Villarreal - Xavi Hernandez

Discover the shocking injuries, unexpected defeats, and Xavi's upcoming departure from FC Barcelona in this whirlwind of events!

Barcelona has been hit with a series of setbacks, starting with left-back Alejandro Balde's season-ending hamstring injury that requires surgery. The team's woes continued with a devastating 5-3 loss to Villarreal, leaving them 10 points behind Real Madrid. The match saw a wild three-goal comeback by Barcelona, showcasing both resilience and vulnerability. Additionally, coach Xavi Hernandez announced his decision to step down at the end of the season, adding to the turmoil at the club.

Xavi's departure comes after Barcelona's struggles in La Liga, falling behind Real Madrid and Girona in the standings. The coach criticized VAR and his team's collapse after the Villarreal defeat, highlighting the emotional toll of recent events. This dramatic exit plan reveals underlying issues within the club's structure, shedding light on the challenges faced by managers at Barcelona. Despite the turmoil, Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, expressed support for Xavi until the end of the season, emphasizing the coach's importance despite the impending departure.

In the midst of these challenges, Real Madrid reclaimed the lead in La Liga with a victory over Las Palmas, showcasing the competitive nature of the Spanish league. The combination of injuries, defeats, and managerial changes has created a sense of uncertainty at Barcelona, raising questions about the team's future and the potential for a turnaround in the remaining matches of the season.

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Barcelona's Balde to have surgery after hamstring injury at Bilbao (Reuters)

Left-back Alejandro Balde will undergo surgery after injuring his hamstring in Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final at Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona said on ...

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FC Barcelona Confirms Season-Ending Injury To First Team Star (Forbes)

FC Barcelona has confirmed an injury to a first team star which, according to MARCA and other outlets, will end his 2023/2024 season.

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Alejandro Balde and Sergi Roberto injury blows for Barcelona (sportsmax.tv)

Barcelona have been dealt a double injury blow with the Catalans revealing that Alejandro Balde will...

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Barcelona's Balde set to miss months after hamstring injury (Sportstar)

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde to undergo surgery for hamstring injury, likely to miss four months.

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Barcelona confirm Alejandro Balde to undergo surgery on hamstring ... (Barca Blaugranes)

“Tests show that first team player Alejandro Balde has an injury to the tendon in his right hamstring. In the coming days he will undergo a surgical procedure ...

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Barcelona's Alejandro Balde to undergo hamstring surgery and set ... (The Athletic)

Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a hamstring injury that will require surgery.

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Five-goal Villarreal derail champions Barcelona in wild La Liga clash (FRANCE 24)

Barcelona's title defence was derailed as Villarreal romped to a sensational 5-3 victory in La Liga on Saturday with three late goals.

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FC Barcelona Mounts Epic Three Goal Eleven-Minute Comeback ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona launched an epic three-goal comeback in 11 minutes on Saturday yet still lost 5-3 to Villarreal at the Montjuic Stadium.

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Barcelona 3-5 Villarreal – Xavi's future looking bleak after dramatic ... (The Athletic)

But from 3-2 up, the champions capitulated, conceding three late goals. The defeat leaves them 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid and eight behind second- ...

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Villarreal 5-3 Barcelona (Jan 27, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Villarreal vs. Barcelona Spanish Laliga game from January 27, 2024 on ESPN.

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Barcelona loses thriller with Villarreal, falls 10 points behind Real ... (The Washington Post)

Barcelona has lost a 5-3 thriller to Villarreal and fallen 10 points behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league.

FC Barcelona vs. Villarreal CF TV Channel & Live Stream in the US ... (WYMT News)

Find out where to watch ...

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Barcelona vs Villarreal live stream: Lineups, Time, TV channel, how ... (Barca Blaugranes)

WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world's greatest club in the capital of Catalonia opens its doors for the ...

Hernandez says he won't continue as Barcelona coach after this ... (TSN)

Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid ...

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Xavi announces he will step down as Barcelona head coach at the ... (The Athletic)

The club's former captain and midfield icon confirmed the news following Saturday's 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal — a result which left the side ten points off ...

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Real Madrid overcomes Las Palmas to reclaim lead of Spanish league (The Associated Press)

Vinícius Júnior and Aurélien Tchouaméni have scored second-half goals and Real Madrid has overcome Las Palmas 2-1 in the Canary Islands to reclaim the lead ...

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Xavi Hernandez announces he is leaving FC Barcelona at the end ... (MARCA.com)

It wasn't just Saturday's result against Villarreal, which ended in a painful 3-5 defeat at home that leaves FC Barcelona 10 points behind Real Madrid in ...

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Xavi won't continue as Barcelona coach after this season (Lethbridge News Now)

Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid ...

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Xavi Hernández announces he will leave Barcelona at end of ... (The Guardian)

Xavi's position has been under the spotlight as the La Liga champions have fallen behind Real Madrid and Girona at the top of the table. European ...

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Xavi to quit 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona coach at end of ... (FRANCE 24)

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his "cruel and unpleasant" job at the end of the season after his struggling team were beaten 5-3 by ...

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Xavi to step down as Barcelona coach at end of season - ESPN (ESPN)

Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he won't stay at Barcelona as head coach beyond June after his team fell to a 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal.

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Xavi won't continue as Barcelona coach after this season (EverythingGP)

Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid ...

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Xavi to quit 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona boss at end of season (thescore.com)

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his "cruel and unpleasant" job at the end of the season after his struggling team were beaten 5-3 by Villarreal ...

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Barcelona loses thriller with Villarreal, falls 10 points behind Real ... (USA TODAY)

Barcelona has lost a 5-3 thriller to Villarreal and fallen 10 points behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league.

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Xavi quitting 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona boss at end of ... (thescore.com)

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Head Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona looks on. Find the biggest stories from across the soccer world by visiting ...

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FC Barcelona Coach Xavi Slams VAR 'Disgrace' Plus 'Naive' And ... (Forbes)

Xavi Hernandez called VAR a 'disgrace' plus his team 'naive' and 'emotionally collapsed' following a devastating 5-3 loss to Villarreal at the Montjuic ...

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Barcelona: Umumenyereza Xavi yatangaje ko azokura meza mu ... (BBC News)

Xavi, umumenyereza wa Barcelona, avuga ko "umurwi ukeneye impinduka zikomeye" ko rero azokura meza uno mwaka w'inkino urangiye.

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Xavi's Dramatic Exit Plan Reveals Poison Within FC Barcelona (Forbes)

Why do managers burn out at Barcelona in a manner not seen at other top clubs? Well, an answer lies in the structure of the organization itself.

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Xavi's Barcelona resignation a shock only for the dramatic timing (The Athletic)

A hugely dramatic night on and off the pitch ended with Xavi revealing to the media that he would be stepping down in four months' time.

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Barcelona manager Xavi announces he will leave Spanish giant at ... (CNN)

Barcelona manager Xavi announced on Saturday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Laporta: I accept that Xavi will continue until June because he is a ... (MARCA.com)

Joan Laporta analyzed this Sunday lunchtime Xavi's announcement to not continue in the bench of Barcelona beyond June. He will not fulfill the contract ...

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Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support despite ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The loss to Villarreal left Barcelona 10 points behind Spanish league leader Real Madrid. The Catalan club had already been eliminated by Athletic Bilbao in the ...

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Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach ... (Toronto Star)

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona is sticking with Xavi Hernández amid a show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave at the end of the season.

Barcelona president sticks with Hernandez in show of support for ... (TSN)

The loss to Villarreal left Barcelona 10 points behind Spanish league leader Real Madrid. The Catalan club had already been eliminated by Athletic Bilbao in the ...

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