Barcelona fell to a very disappointing defeat to Girona on Saturday – a result that not only officially handed the La Liga title to Real Madrid, but also sees them drop below their Catalan rivals into third in the standings. For president Joan Laporta, it was all too much.
As reported by MD, Laporta was furious at Barcelona’s collapse at Montilivi, and he was heard shouting “this can’t be!” near the directors’ area. Sources consulted by the Catalan newspaper have confirmed that the event did indeed happen, although they have played it off as a logical and normal reaction.
Laporta was also pictured by Directo Gol’s cameras looking very unhappy in the aftermath of events in Montilivi, as he was talking with multiple Barcelona directors, including Deco.
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There’s no doubt that the pressure is re-building on Barcelona, as their season has fallen in on itself over the last couple of weeks. Big changes are needed in the summer, but their financial woes mean that it’s unlikely to happen.
What does Laporta expect? Miracle? He made the single mistake of retaining Xavi at this point where departure is the best option for both parties. He should look forward for more mixed feelings.
Laporta fall my hands on retaining xavi
Sure! Lap. Had made another mistake of his career by allowing Xavi to stay.
Xavi can’t give what he don’t have,his coaching was sentimental,now his planning to bring eric Garcia another flop ,next he’s taking them to relegation
Hello illiterate idiot.
The hattrick of clasico losses in combination with Xavi remaining and not to forgot wrong decisions such as the one you describe must inflict unimaginable searing pain on your fragile mind.
To my great amusement, Barcelona is a comedy joke that keeps writing itself.
Stupid to keep Xavi after him wanting to leave. Defensive errors are horrendous and Xavi must take blame. Laporta and Deco also give me no confidence
Barca should look back and see how Lampard almost took Chelsea to relegation all in the name of Legend. I think Xavi must go.