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Who’s now laughing? — Xavi questions critics after Barcelona UCL progression

Who’s now laughing? — Xavi questions critics after Barcelona UCL progression

Following Barcelona’s progression into the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final, Xavi Hernandez has responded to his side’s critics, by asking “Who’s laughing now?” Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at Napoli in the first leg of the tie, but the Catalan side defeated the Partonepie 3-1 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday,

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UCL: Barcelona defeats Napoli to qualify for quarter-final 

UCL: Barcelona defeats Napoli to qualify for quarter-final 

Barcelona qualified for the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) courtesy of a 3-1 win over Napoli on Tuesday to round off the aggregate score to 4-2. Barcelona started the brighter side, with Lamine Yamal and Fermín López both wasting chances to put the Spanish giants ahead. However, Fermín redeemed himself with a composed

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It’s a 50-50 fixture, Xavi foresees no favourite in Barcelona vs Napoli clash

It’s a 50-50 fixture, Xavi foresees no favourite in Barcelona vs Napoli clash

Xavi Hernandez believes there’s no favourite in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 clash between Barcelona and Napoli on Tuesday. After playing a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 22, Xavi enjoined Barcelona fans to make the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys unbearable for Napoli. “There are no

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We’re ready for Napoli, Xavi assures after Mallorca win 

We’re ready for Napoli, Xavi assures after Mallorca win 

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has confirmed his side’s readiness for Napoli ahead of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16 second-leg clash at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys next week Tuesday. Speaking in his post-match review after Lamine Yamal’s 73rd-minute strike secured all maximum points for Barça against Mallorca, Xavi who observed a touchline

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Marco Rose reflects on Leipzig’s valiant effort despite UCL exit against Madrid

Marco Rose reflects on Leipzig’s valiant effort despite UCL exit against Madrid

RB Leipzig’s manager Marco Rose has expressed pride in his team’s performance in their two-legged round of 16 ties against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, despite bowing out of the competitio After losing 1-0 to Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the first leg of the fixture at the Red Bull Arena back in February,

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