Speculation over Xavi Hernandez’s future as Barcelona head coach has been rife in recent days, and there should be more clarity in the coming weeks when the 44-year-old meets with president Joan Laporta.
A bombshell report has emerged over the last 24 hours, which has stated that one of the teams in La Liga has acted on claims of alleged match-fixing. Rayo Vallecano are the side that have taken it upon themselves to act.
Barcelona play their final home match of the 2023-24 season when they host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday evening. Three points for Xavi Hernandez’s side would secure second place in the La Liga table, and qualification for the 2025 Spanish Super Cup next January.
Barcelona coach Xavi insists he's not received any indication that things have changed since reversing his resignation decision. It's been claimed Barca president Joan Laporta now wants Xavi removed after their season collapse since the U-turn.
Barcelona have secure second place, and a spot in next season’s Spanish Super Cup, if they defeat Rayo Vallecano on Sunday evening. Xavi Hernandez’s side have won their last two (vs Real Sociedad and Almeria), and they should welcome back Ronald Araujo from injury as they go for three on the trot.
In the 72 hours, speculation has ramped up in regards to Xavi Hernandez being sacked by Barcelona, and the man himself has addressed the speculation during his press conference on Saturday afternoon.
In a shocking turn of events, Xavi Hernandez is set to leave the club at the end of the season! Despite announcing his decision to part ways with the club earlier, a change of mind and ‘commitment’ to making the club achieve success forced Xavi to track back on his decision.
Almeria 0-2 Barcelona Barcelona need just three points from their final two matches to secure second place in La Liga, and thus qualify for the 2025 Spanish Super Cup.
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili insists he wants to stay. Mamardashvili kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano. The Georgia international is being linked with a big money move away this summer, though he insists his preference is to stay.
Valencia coach Ruben Baraja was satisfied with their 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. Baraja was happy with the efforts of his players on Sunday. He said, "Mestalla has pushed us again and understands the moment of the season.
With their 1-0 victory over Las Palmas on Saturday, Mallorca have all-but ensured that they will be staying in La Liga for next season. Should Cadiz lose at home to Getafe on Sunday, their safety will be official.
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is one of the candidates to become Los Che’s annual sale of one of their best young players this summer, with the most recent links to the Premier League.
Assane Diao had a fine start to the season with Real Betis, but since February, his first team minutes have reduced drastically. Since the start of March, the 18-year-old has played only 22 minutes, all of which came in one match against Rayo Vallecano – he’s often played for Betis’ B team instead.
Girona manager Michel Sanchez has been widely lauded in Catalonia for learning to speak Catalan since joining the club three years ago, albeit he has received criticism from other areas of the country.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez could lose his job if they do not finish out their final four games strongly. Xavi declared after defeat to Girona that
Former Rayo Vallecano manager Francisco has declared that star forward Raul de Tomas is not focused on success at the club, after two seasons toiling for his best form.
On the 29th of May, Rayo Vallecano will celebrate the 100th anniversary of their formation. The next 12 months promise to be a celebration for the Madrid-based side, as they pay tribute to the special event.
For years, fans and media portrayed La Liga as a boring championship, without any suspense as Real Madrid and Barcelona fought every year for the title.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the rest of the season after being stretchered off during their 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday night, adding injury to insult.
It is no secret that Real Madrid are trying to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, whether he arrives this summer or next. The Canadian is still yet to respond to Bayern’s latest contract offer, but Los Blancos are expected to make their own offer to Bayern.
Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni was the latest victim of racial abuse in Spanish football on Saturday, and the Anti-Violence Committee have handed down a verdict on the incident.
It was another day of captivating action in La Liga, with four matches on Saturday. Real Madrid and Barcelona were both in action, against Mallorca and Cadiz respectively, while the remaining two fixtures saw Atletico Madrid host Girona in the game of the day, and Getafe make the short trip to Vallecas to take on Rayo Vallecano.
Real Betis are in a state of crisis at the moment, having lost their last four matches (against Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Rayo Vallecano and Girona).
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