Barcelona is no longer in the situation it was 25 years ago, I can’t say I want to buy this player and that player, says Xavi Hernández and begs fans to understand

The Catalans were still celebrating the league title last season, despite the financial crisis. This year, however, they only have to watch Real Madrid become the king of Spain, Bilbao dominate the Spanish Cup and fail to do so in the Champions League. Barcelona, however, have one piece of good news. Coach Xavi Hernández remains at the club. But he asks the fans for their understanding.

Barcelona still have three league games to play before the end of the season and if they win them all, they will reach the 85-point mark, which would be only three points less than they collected in last year’s championship season.

This year, however, she is without a chance for the title. It was won by Real Madrid, who at least made it through LaLiga without much trouble. They have 93 points, 17 points ahead of their rivals and have lost only one game.

Demanding fans of the Catalan big club must therefore hope that next season their beloved team will be a little more competitive. But the fact is that they should ease up on the exaggerated claims. If only because of the financial situation Barcelona are in.

In Catalonia, there is at least joy that Xavi Hernández, who was originally supposed to leave the club after this season, will lead the team next season. But the club legend has a big request.

Barcelona asks for your understanding

“The fans must understand that the situation regarding financial competitiveness is very difficult for us. It’s not like 25 years ago, when a coach could come to the club’s management and say he wanted so-and-so player. Itdoesn’t work like that anymore,” Goal quotes Xavi as saying.

“I understand it, we have to adapt to it. It doesn’t mean we won’t fight for trophies, but we need stability and time. Last year we won the title without playing the football we wanted. This year we played better, but with worse results. We missed the season because of details,” he added.

So Barcelona have an interesting season ahead of them. Real Madrid have been buying dearly and well in recent years, the Blaugranas could not compete with their age-old rival. Still, Xavi has interesting players at his disposal.

Source: Goal, LaLiga