Barcelona Edges Past Barbastro 3-2 in Spanish Cup: Xavi Acknowledges Mistakes, Calls for VAR, and Highlights Team Motivation
In a closely contested match, Barcelona secured a 3-2 victory against Barbastro in the Spanish Cup. Despite looking in control, the Catalans faced challenges, with mistakes from Joao Félix and Fermin leading to conceded goals.
Speaking at a press conference post-game, Xavi expressed satisfaction with the team’s advancement to the next round, stating, “The important thing is that we’ve made it to the next round.” He acknowledged the team’s overall good performance but emphasized the need to minimize mistakes and control details to avoid unnecessary goals.
Xavi questioned the absence of VAR in the competition, particularly referencing Joao Félix’s disallowed goal, saying, “I do not understand that in this round of the competition and in 2024 we do not have VAR.” Despite the challenges, he affirmed that the team achieved its objective.
Looking ahead, Xavi highlighted the team’s motivation and excitement, recognizing the significance of the upcoming fixtures in the Copa del Rey and Super Cup. In the match against Barbastro, goals from Fermin, Raphinha, and Lewandowski sealed the victory for Barcelona.
