Barcelona head coach Xavi was in no mood for excuses as his side lost 1-0 away at Almeria.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side battled back to snatch a 1-1 derby draw at home to Atletico Madrid this weekend and Barcelona looked set to take full advantage against relegation battling Almeria.
However, after registering just one shot on target all night at the Power Horse Stadium, Xavi claimed his side can have no complaints over the result, and called on his players to respond.
“I’m angry because we played the worst game of the season, especially in the first half”, as per reports from Marca.
“We lacked intensity and rhythm. We didn’t show passion to win the game.
“In the second half, it was better.
“It was a difficult game, and a hard day, but we’re still leaders by seven points.
“It will be difficult to win La Liga, but we have to react now. We have not shown that we wanted to win here.”
Up next for Xavi is a midweek Copa del Rey semi final first leg at Real Madrid before returning to league action next weekend at home to Valencia.
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