Barcelona’s coach Xavi expressed his frustration after his team suffered defeat against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite a controversial incident during the match where a potential goal for Barcelona was disallowed despite claims the ball had crossed the line, Xavi remained optimistic about his team’s performance.
During the game, Barcelona’s Lamina Jamal’s shot was disallowed as a goal even though Barcelona claimed it had crossed the line. The absence of goal-line technology in La Liga, unlike other top leagues such as the Premier League, was highlighted by Xavi as a major problem that needs to be addressed to improve the league’s standards. He and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen were disappointed with the outcome of the match and believed that investing in necessary tools for fair play is important.
Real Madrid’s late winner against Barcelona further cemented their lead in the title race, leaving Barcelona 11 points adrift with just six matches remaining in the season. Despite this setback, Xavi acknowledged his team’s effort and believed they deserved a better result based on their performance. On the other hand, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team for recent successes and expressed confidence in their position for the final part of the season, highlighting their strong performance in key matches.