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Barcelona Faces Copa del Rey Heartbreak Against Athletic Bilbao: Xavi's Future Uncertain

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Barcelona falls to Athletic Bilbao in a dramatic quarterfinal, leaving Xavi's future hanging in the balance. Discover the latest updates and coach discussions here!

Barcelona faced a bitter defeat in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Athletic Bilbao, succumbing to a 4-2 loss in an intense match. The game saw Athletic Bilbao's Inaki and Nico Williams scoring crucial goals in extra time, sealing Barcelona's fate. The loss has raised uncertainties about Xavi's continuation as the head coach, with discussions circulating about a potential resignation.

As Barcelona crashes out of the Copa del Rey, Xavi Hernandez reflects on the team's dwindling trophy hopes. With challenges in La Liga and the Champions League, Barcelona's quest for silverware seems bleak. The recent loss marks a significant setback for the Catalan club, prompting questions about the future direction under Xavi's leadership.

In the midst of emotional turmoil, Barcelona's fans are left questioning the team's resilience and potential for a comeback. The pressure mounts on Xavi to revitalize the squad and navigate through the remaining competitions. As the Copa del Rey exit looms large, Barcelona faces a critical juncture in the season, with uncertainties clouding the team's prospects.

Despite the setback, Barcelona holds promise for the future, with Xavi expressing optimism about the club's trajectory. With or without him at the helm, Xavi believes Barcelona has a bright future ahead. The team's performance in the coming matches will be crucial in determining their course in the season.

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Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, Copa del Rey: Match Thread, Live ... (Barca Blaugranes)

KICKOFF! Athletic 0-0 Barcelona: And we're underway in Bilbao! WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO DE SAN MAMÉS!!! This spectacular football cathedral in beautiful ...

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Athletic Club vs Barcelona LIVE: Possible lineups and latest updates ... (MARCA.com)

Athletic Club vs Barcelona - Possible lineups Athletic Club will be without Mikel Vesga, Oscar De Marcos, and Dani Garcia due to existing injuries. In.

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Barca, Chelsea and Arsenal lost most on transfers (BBC Sport)

New research shows Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal lost the most money through player transfers in world football over the last decade.

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Spanish Copa del Rey 2024: How to watch Barcelona vs Athletic ... (pennlive.com)

Two more big matches are set to unfold in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, as Mallorca battles Girona and FC Barcelona clashes with Athletic Club at 1:30 ...

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Athletic Club - Barcelona live online: scores, stats and updates ... (AS English)

Live updates as Athletic Club face Barcelona at San Mamés, Bilbao, in the Copa del Rey today, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Kick-off: 15:30 p.m. ET.

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FC Barcelona Versus Athletic Club Copa Del Rey Quarterfinal ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez will go for broke with his lineup set to be deployed against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on ...

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Barcelona target cut-price midfielder after Premier League clubs ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Catalan giants are scrambling for a short-term solution in midfield, with Gavi currently out injured, but rivals have grown irritated with their ...

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Barcelona's L'illa Mall added to ISE programme of Tech Tours (AV Magazine)

The tour will showcase aspects of the mall's architecture and design, with an emphasis on the innovative lighting concept, comprising more than 200000 ...

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Barcelona reports record number of sustainable trips - Cities Today (Cities Today)

"For the first time, in 2023, sustainable mobility exceeded 80 percent," said Barcelona's Deputy Mayor for Mobility, Laia Bonet.

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Time for Barcelona to unleash Lamine! Wonderkid Yamal can save ... (Goal.com)

Teenage wonderkid Lamine Yamala could be the key to saving Barcelona's season - and keeping under-fire manager Xavi in a job.

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Barcelona knocked out of Cup as Athletic hit extra-time double (Reuters)

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as brothers Inaki and Nico Williams struck in extra time in a ...

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FC Barcelona Coach Xavi Discusses Potentially Resigning After ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez discussed potentially leaving his post after the Catalans lost 4-2 to Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals ...

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Williams scores on return from Africa Cup to help Athletic beat ... (The Associated Press)

Iñaki Williams has scored in extra time on the same day he returned from Ghana's early elimination in the Africa Cup of Nations as Athletic Bilbao beat ...

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Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Bilbao (BBC Sport)

Barcelona are knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao after losing their quarter-final 4-2 at San Mames.

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Barcelona on verge of big things with or without me - Xavi - ESPN (ESPN)

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said the club have a bright future with or without him in charge after Wednesday's 4-2 Copa del Rey quarterfinal loss to ...

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Athletic Bilbao give Barcelona more Copa del Rey heartache (sportsmax.tv)

The Catalans' previous two visits in the competition in 2020 and 2022 both ended in defeat and when Inaki Williams reacted brilliantly to a huge stroke of luck ...

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FC Barcelona News: 24 January 2024; All set for Copa del Rey tie ... (Barca Blaugranes)

The Copa del Rey continues in midweek with the quarter final ties of this season's competition. After defeating Unionistas de Salamanca in the last 16, Xavi ...

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Atheltic Bibao go past Barcelona in extra time to enter Copa del Rey ... (WION)

Inaki Williams raced back from Africa to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and sent Athletic Bilbao into the semi-finals by scoring a crucial goal in their ...

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Barcelona on verge of big things with or without me - Xavi - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said the club have a bright future with or without him in charge after Wednesday's 4-2 Copa del Rey quarterfinal loss to ...

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Espai Barça featured at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam (FC Barcelona)

Project a key inclusion at the ESSMA conference, with stadium sector representatives learning about the current status of the Spotify Camp Nou and some of ...

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Barcelona player ratings vs Athletic Club: Time up for Xavi? Lamine ... (Goal.com)

Athletic Club turned in a counterattacking clinic against a languid Barcelona, who crashed out of the Copa del Rey despite a fine showing from Lamine Yamal.

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FC Barcelona Coach Xavi Showed What He Thinks Of Striker In ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez showed what he thinks about his new signing in a Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday.

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Barcelona crashes out of the Copa del Rey in extra time, La Liga ... (CNN)

Barcelona suffered its second disappointing cup defeat in as many weeks on Wednesday, falling to a 4-2 quarterfinal away loss against Athletic Bilbao in ...

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Xavi's trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit (The Associated Press)

The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona's season are quickly fading. Xavi's side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in added ...

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Xavi's trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

It just has the Spanish league and the Champions League to play for, and both look like long shots. Barcelona is in third place in La Liga, eight points adrift ...

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Young U's Head For Barcelona (Oxford United)

Oxford United's Under 12 and 13s are set to make history as they embark on the club's first ever international tour for their age group, ...

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Xavi knows he may have to leave Barcelona at the end of the season (Barca Blaugranes)

The coach has come under pressure after some poor results and performances and will face more questions about his position after Wednesday's Copa del Rey exit.

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FC Barcelona News: 25 January 2024; Barça lose to Athletic Bilbao ... (Barca Blaugranes)

FC Barcelona had been knocked out of the Copa del Rey at San Mamés twice in recent years, and in 2023-24, it has happened again. Athletic Club defeated the ...

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Xavi's trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit (The Washington Post)

It just has the Spanish league and the Champions League to play for, and both look like long shots. Barcelona is in third place in La Liga, eight points adrift ...

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