From being one of the strongest clubs in Europe to getting eliminated in the knockout round of the Champions League, FC Barcelona have sunk to a whole new low. For the first time since 2001, the Blaugrana did not make it into Round 2 of the Champions League following a humiliating 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the knockout stage.
After consecutive losses against Benfica and Bayern during Koeman’s time, Barcelona did seem to have improved their form. However, it wasn’t enough to turn their fate around and the club struggled to find their footing even after Xavi Hernandez took charge. Fans can now expect to watch Barcelona fixtures in a competition they’ve never been part of since it was renamed the Europa League.
Barcelona’s elimination from the Champions League didn’t come as a huge surprise. Many feared this outcome as the club headed towards their final group match. And with their poor performance on the pitch, they would have needed a miracle to turn the game around. New Barcelona coach Xavi must now pick up the pieces and rebuild the club, which seems like an uphill battle at the moment. However, with great talent at his disposal such as Fati, Nico, Pedri and Gavi, fans are hopeful for a comeback.
According to latest Barcelona news, the club will host Napoli in the first leg of the Europa League on February 17th. Will they improve their form and become favourites to win the trophy? Barca fans will certainly hope so.
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