Barcelona’s supporters have taken to social media in their numbers on Thursday, to unveil their frustrations with head coach Xavi Hernandez.
The Blaugrana were of course back in action a short time ago.
After Clasico rivals Real Madrid booked their spot in the Spanish Super Cup finale 24 hours ago, Xavi guided his troops into a meeting with Real Betis, eyeing their own place in Sunday’s showpiece.
And, when all was said and done in Riyadh, this is precisely what Barca went on to do.
After an entertaining affair finished at two goals apiece, an ensuing penalty shootout saw Marc-Andre ter Stegen prove the hero, courtesy of two spot-kick saves.
Barcelona are through!! 🙌
Pedri’s winning penalty secures the Clasico final on Sunday as Xavi’s hunt for his first piece of silverware continues… 🏆 pic.twitter.com/veN1Qkvg4W
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 12, 2023
As alluded to above, though, despite their side’s eventual advancement, many of a Barcelona persuasion were less than happy with one key member of the club’s setup post-match on Thursday.
After being left bemused by the substitutions made use of by their boss en route to handing Betis a way back into the game, the Blaugrana’s fanbase were not at all shy in taking aim at Xavi post-match.
Check out some of the highlights from across social media below:
Xavi’s fault today. Completely. Stupid ass substitutions. Wtf man
— Mikolo (@Ademolaaa_) January 12, 2023
If it wasn’t stegan,xavi’s questionable subs almost cost us the game.
Now we are into the final only to give the trophy to Real Madrid.#SpanishSuperCup
— Faisal (@FaisalShawon5) January 12, 2023
Another lucky win. Xavi on fraud watch. https://t.co/h6iTQKyGo2
— OG (@ogofthe90s) January 12, 2023
Xavi needs to stop those horrible subs…
— kwahu Nee Ba❤️💫🦋 (@Agyeiwaa__1) January 12, 2023
Iswr xavi is a very useless coach, nearly cost us
— Williexx Chinoneyrem (@Williexx18) January 12, 2023
This is Xavi’s fault, 1000%. He legit never learns his lesson.
— Juan (@dirtbagjuan) January 12, 2023
MOMENTS before Barcelona ‘s disaster
It’s all your fault xavi tbvh pic.twitter.com/QbNzA3Jze5
— FCB Tobi (@debskie_T0Bi) January 12, 2023
Xavi subs on Spanish players that go on to cost us matches but best believe he’ll do it again🤦🏿♂️ https://t.co/52uClpGnzv
— bhuti (@mnyamane_) January 12, 2023
Xavi isn’t the man for the team. He’s more confused than us. And the fact that he wants Busquets ti renew … we can’t let this slide. Man United will disgrace us if we don’t take measures.
— Ronny ❄️ (@La_Opare) January 12, 2023
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