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Xavi Hernandez Shock Announcement: Leaving Barcelona After Crushing Defeat

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Breaking news: Xavi Hernandez to step down as Barcelona coach after a heartbreaking loss to Villarreal!

Barcelona's title defense took a massive hit as Villarreal stunned the champions with a spectacular 5-3 victory in a wild La Liga clash on Saturday. The game saw three late goals from Villarreal that left Barcelona reeling. The defeat was a crucial turning point as Xavi Hernandez, the Barcelona coach, announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. This shocking announcement came after the disappointing performance against Villarreal, which exposed Barcelona's vulnerabilities and placed them 10 points behind Real Madrid.

Xavi Hernandez's departure marks the end of an era as the iconic Barcelona player and coach bids farewell to the club where he made history. The abrupt exit follows a series of struggles for Barcelona, with Xavi's coaching tenure facing intense scrutiny amidst the team's slide in the league standings. The news has sent shockwaves through the football world, sparking discussions about the future of Barcelona and who will succeed Xavi as the head coach.

In the midst of Barcelona's crisis, Xavi's decision to leave has highlighted the need for a fresh direction and a new perspective for the team. The search for a replacement for Xavi will be a crucial task for Barcelona's management as they aim to revive the club's fortunes and competitiveness in La Liga. As the football community absorbs the news of Xavi's impending exit, speculation continues to grow about the next chapter in Barcelona's journey post-Xavi.

The legacy of Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona will forever be etched in the club's history, from his illustrious playing career to his short-lived but impactful coaching stint. His departure signals a period of transition and transformation for Barcelona, with fans and pundits eagerly awaiting the next steps for the Catalan giant. The world of football will be watching closely as Barcelona navigates this critical juncture and prepares for a new era under a different leadership.

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Five-goal Villarreal stun champions Barcelona (The Punch)

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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Xavi to leave Barcelona at end of season (The Punch)

Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez has reportedly decided to leave the club after conceding five goals to 14th-place Villareal on Saturday.

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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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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 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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PREVIEW | FC Barcelona v Villarreal (FC Barcelona)

The Estadi Olimpic is the venue on Saturday (6.30pm CET) as the team look to bounce back from Copa del Rey elimination by taking three points off the ...

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Barcelona 3-5 Villarreal: Barca shocked at home by Yellow ... (Eurosport.com)

Barcelona suffered their second defeat in four days after Villarreal struck twice in stoppage time for a dramatic 5-3 victory at Estadi Olimpic Lluis ...

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

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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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Xavi confirms he'll leave Barcelona at end of season (Barca Blaugranes)

The coach spoke to Joan Laporta after the game and then made it to his press conference where he announced his decision. “Before you ask me the pertinent ...

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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 Hernandez to step down as Barcelona coach at end of season ... (Eurosport.com)

Xavi confirmed in the immediate aftermath of their shock loss to Villarreal that he would be stepping down as Barcelona manager at the end of the season.

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Xavi to quit Barcelona by end of season (TheCable)

Xavi Hernandez has announced that he will step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season. The Spanish coach made his decision known during his ...

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Xavi Hernández announces he is to leave FC Barcelona on 30 June (FC Barcelona)

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has announced that he is leaving the Club on 30 June. The blaugrana boss made the statement in the post-game press ...

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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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Barcelona manager Xavi to leave at end of season (BBC Sport)

Barcelona manager Xavi says "the club needs a change of dynamic" and will step down at the end of the season.

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Xavi to quit Barcelona: Barca manager leaving Camp Nou at season ... (Hindustan Times)

Xavi Hernández won't continue as Barcelona's coach after this season, saying he can't get the team out of a slump. | Football News.

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Xavi Hernández announces he is to leave FC Barcelona on 30 June (FC Barcelona)

The former Barça midfielder reveals his intentions in the post game press conference after Barça's defeat against Villarreal.

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Xavi: Barcelona boss to step down when season ends (Sky Sports)

Xavi announced the decision after Barcelona lost 5-3 at home to Villarreal, a result which left them 10 points off LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.

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FC Barcelona 3-5 Villarreal: Painful defeat (FC Barcelona)

Goals from Gundogan, Pedri and an own goal from Eric Bailly saw the blaugranes comeback from two goals down after Gerard Moreno and the former blaugrana Ilias ...

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The future of Barcelona's bench: expert coach wanted (MARCA.com)

Xavi's decision to leave the Barcelona bench on June 30 has caught everyone by surprise. The situation was complex due to the results, but Joan Laporta's ...

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Barcelona lose eight-goal thriller to Villarreal (BBC Sport)

Barcelona lose eight-goal thriller as Villarreal score twice in stoppage time to leave Xavi's side 10 points adrift in the La Liga title race.

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