DBasia.news – Barcelona failed to get full points when they traveled to Sevilla headquarters in the 2021-2022 LaLiga continuation. Blaugrana coach, Xavi Hernandez reacted to this result with mixed feelings.
In the match that took place at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Wednesday (22/12), the two teams drew 1-1. Even though Barcelona was more in control of the game.
Sevilla was able to take the lead through Papu Gomez’s kick in the 32nd minute. But Barcelona was able to equalize at the end of the first half through Ronald Araujo’s header.
Barcelona had the upper hand after Sevilla played with ten men since the 64th minute. Jules Kunde received a red card after throwing the ball in the face of Jordi Alba.
Unfortunately, Barcelona failed to take advantage of the number of players to score the winning goal. Even though Ousmane Dembele fired 23 shots throughout the match.
This makes Xavi disappointed. He considered that Barcelona wasted the opportunity to get the three points and cut the distance with Sevilla who are now in second place.
“It is a bitter sensation. I think we did well, but obviously we have to improve,” Xavi told Marca after the game.
“We got a point, but we have to be patient. This result is difficult to accept because I think we should have won.”
Even so, Xavi was not completely disappointed. He saw rapid progress in Barcelona’s game.
Xavi is still trying to apply the philosophy of the game he wants to the Barcelona players. Gradually, his approach seemed to be understood by Gavi and his friends.
We have to insist on this model because we are on the right track. Tomorrow I will look back and think we played well.”
“I think this is what Barcelona fans want. The results tell everything, but I think we enjoyed some good moments and the team competed really well.”