Turning Point or Not, Unconvincing Start Costs Barca: Xavi Reflects on 4-1 Supercopa Defeat
Xavi expressed his frustration with the outcome of the Supercopa Clasico, stating, “We reacted with Lewandowski’s goal [against Real Madrid], but the penalty that didn’t exist killed us.” While questioning the validity of Real Madrid’s penalty, the coach acknowledged that it wasn’t the sole reason for Barca’s struggles.
Even if the contentious penalty influenced the match’s direction, Xavi emphasized that it couldn’t excuse Barca’s lackluster performance in the opening 10 minutes. Following Robert Lewandowski’s goal that momentarily revived hope, Vinicius Junior earned a penalty through a disputed foul by Ronald Araujo, marking a turning point from which Barca struggled to recover.
In the end, Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory in the Supercopa final, leaving Xavi to reflect on the need for improvement and a stronger start in crucial encounters.
