Football Fans Praise 1 Man as Barcelona Thrash Napoli in Europa League Clash

Football Fans Praise 1 Man as Barcelona Thrash Napoli in Europa League Clash

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
  • Barcelona have qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League after beating Italian side Napoli on Thursday night, 24 February
  • Fans have however hailed Barcelona handler Xavi for how he has been changing the situation of the club
  • Many football fans on social media are even of the opinions that Barcelona would beat Bayern Munich on current form

Football fans around the world have taken to social media to praise Barcelona coach Xavi following his side's impressive performance beating Napoli on Thursday night, 24 February.

Having gotten a draw in the first leg of their round of 32 clash, Napoli players were determined to beat Barcelona in the second leg in Italy, but they suffered an embarrassing 4-2 defeat.

Barcelona however qualified for the next round on 5-3 aggregate as Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and his teammates crashed out of the Europa League.

Barcelona coach Xavi
Barcelona coach Xavi in action. Photo by Jose Breton
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Fans claimed that Xavi has been able to change the fortune of Barcelona since he came on board as they expect the Catalans to continue with their impressive performance this term.

See some reactions of fans about Barcelona coach Xavi

Diego Maradona's son delivers powerful update on Lionel Messi's future at PSG

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Diego Sinagra who is the son of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona stated emphatically that he is of the views that Lionel Messi would return to Barcelona.

In the year 2004, Lionel Messi started his career at Barcelona and rose up to be the club's legend winning 34 trophies before making a move to Paris Saint-Germain before the start of the ongoing season.

Lionel Messi actually never wanted to leave Barcelona last year, but the Catalans were unable to register the Argentine due to their financial issues.

Diego Sinagra made it clear that Lionel Messi would return to Barcelona in the coming summer.

Diego Sinagra's statement about Lionel Messi

“I am convinced that Leo Messi will return to Barca. Maybe this coming summer. He doesn't look happy there.
"Obviously he is a great player and when you play like that you show it wherever he is. But his place is Barcelona, ​​without a doubt."
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