Barca

In a game where Plzen were sitting ducks, that's not good enough. However, it was in defence that the Blaugranes struggled. Only Jordi Alba can really emerge ...

Relaxation.— OptaJose (@OptaJose) Having hardly played this season as Barça look to leverage him out of the Camp Nou, Alba was at least tidy in possession for the most part, provided a willing and able outlet in attack and ensured that if Plzen were going to score, it wouldn’t be down his side of the pitch. On the face of it, the team had the right blend of experience and youth to still be competitive against what was expected to be a brave and plucky but ultimately easily beatable home side.

The Catalan giants finished third in Group C of Europe's elite competition behind Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, meaning they failed to reach the last-16, ...

This is the balance in the end.' With the teams that there are this year, it looks very tough.' I understand that they label us as favourites,' Xavi told the media via 'There is still a very nice Europa League. Xavi insists Barcelona are favourites to win the Europa League after Champions League exit [Xavi](/sport/xavi/index.html) has insisted that [Barcelona](/sport/teampages/barcelona.html) are now favourites to win the Europa League after their disappointing early Champions League exit.

Xavi Hernandez is aware that Barcelona are ''favourites'' for the Europa League but insists a ''very tough'' competition.

We are forced to try to win the Europa League, but we saw last year that it is a very complicated competition. Our goal is to reach the final and win it. Barcelona had an early exit from this edition of the Champions League after they managed to win just two out of their six group-stage matches.

Xavi Hernandez is aware that Barcelona are ''favourites'' for the Europa League but insists a ''very tough'' competition.

We are forced to try to win the Europa League, but we saw last year that it is a very complicated competition. Our goal is to reach the final and win it. Barcelona had an early exit from this edition of the Champions League after they managed to win just two out of their six group-stage matches.

The veteran Brazilian player trains under the orders of Rafa Márquez to prepare for a potential call-up by Tite for the World Cup in Qatar.

Rafa Márquez already commented a few days ago that it is a positive thing for the boys to be able to share hours on the pitch with a legend of his experience. Dani Alves is making the most of his chances to be in the World Cup in Qatar. Tite is still considering calling him up for the World Cup.

Mikel Arteta was asked about speculation that Barcelona are considering him as a future manager of the club after Xavi Hernandez's side were knocked out of ...

With respect to last season, we have a better squad and we have given a better image in Europe. We are in the Europa League. We are on the right path. But we haven't been up to the task." According to [Sport](https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-looking-at-mikel-arteta-as-a-future-coaching-option-77972868), Barca are keeping an eye on the 40-year-old, who fits the bill for a future job because he spent time in club’s academy as a player and worked under Pep Guardiola at [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc). They are faring better in La Liga, where they sit second, two points behind leaders Barca ended their group stage with a 4-2 win over Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday night, but the win came after their chances of progression had already been snuffed out. [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) group in years. They will now enter the Europa League via a play-off round. "I am extremely proud and happy to be where I am now,” he said. [team’s failure in the Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/barcelona-champions-league-exit-xavi-28384642). You have to be very respectful of that.”

As a result, Barca were sent packing to the Europa League. Xavi did navigate tough knockout round victories against Napoli and Galatasaray. However, Barca fell ...

- Starting price: $4.99/mo. - Price: $35/mo. Therefore, the LaLiga giants are reportedly keeping tabs on Arteta just in case they do need to make a switch. The German club went on to win the Europa League. [Barcelona](https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/) has reportedly identified Mikel Arteta as a possible successor to current boss Xavi. He was on the sidelines for the final two group stage matches of that season.

Ronald Araujo, in full recovery mode from his adductor tendon right thigh injury, arrived at the location by taxi. Ansu Fati was the last player to arrive when ...

The sporting director Jordi Cruyff, the coaching staff and the Barça communication team also made an appearance at the dinner. The last players to leave went around midnight, almost after three hours at the dinner. Xavi and the players arrived at the dinner around nine o'clock at night.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly being lined up by Barcelona as a potential future replacement for Xavi.The Blaugrana head coach is under press.

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The news that La Liga powerhouse, Barcelona, is interested in hiring Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, broke recently and Arteta had to come out to confirm his ...

The Spaniard was heavily criticised in the beginning, as people questioned whether he was prepared for such a demanding position. Arteta had a successful playing career before joining the management team at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, the former Barcelona manager, and taking his first step into senior management at Arsenal in late 2019. I think you have to be very respectful of that.”

Plus: Diogo Dalots Manchester United future remains uncertain; Liverpool are plotting a move to sign RB Leipzig star Konrad Laimer; Crystal Palace fear ...

David de Gea is willing to take a pay cut on his £375,000-a-week wages at Manchester United to stay at the club. Manchester United plan to sign a world-class striker next summer to counter the threat of Erling Haaland across the city. Plus: Diogo Dalot's Manchester United future remains uncertain; Liverpool are plotting a move to sign RB Leipzig star Konrad Laimer; Crystal Palace fear Wilfried Zaha will leave on a free at the end of the season