Xavi named one surprising player in Barcelona’s starting XI during the match against Cadiz in La Liga.
Crazy Ball – Barcelona’s shock defeat at home to Cadiz in the La Liga match on Tuesday (19/4) early morning WIB was predicted by the fans when they saw their favorite team’s starting XI.
The Catalan giants actually come into this match with an outstanding record in La Liga, winning all seven of their most recent matches and being unbeaten in domestic competition since last December 2021.
But they suffered a 2-3 loss in the Europa League in their quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt, so Xavi Hernandez is hopeful that his side can bounce back from that loss when they host Cadiz at Camp Nou in La Liga.
It’s a shame that they failed to close the gap with Real Madrid at the top of the table and simultaneously solidify their position in the top two after suffering a shock 0-1 loss at home to their visitors.
It is interesting that this defeat was predicted by the fans who have been worried ever since manager Xavi Hernandez announced his line-up for the match at Camp Nou and center back Clement Lenglet was there.
Fans of the Catalan giants also expressed their disappointment through their social media at the entry of the former Sevilla player, although the 42-year-old boss also doesn’t have much choice due to the absence of Ronald Araujo (suspended) and Gerard Pique (injured).
Lenglet Starting is a disaster in waiting 🤦
– Goodkid Awal (@Goodkidawal) April 18, 2022
I’m scared of Lenglet
— Toyor ️ (@toyor_pr) April 18, 2022
– David⚽ (@david_diku) April 18, 2022
Lenglet starting pic.twitter.com/NfKfMdn7PO
— Faraz (@farazfcb) April 18, 2022
Actually, this defeat was not entirely Clement Lenglet’s fault, although it is recognized that Barcelona’s defense was so easily exploited by Cadiz players on the counter-attack. Even Blaugrana lucky not to concede more goals as the visitors really often get dangerous chances in front of Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s goal.
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