Thursday evening, FC Barcelona regained victory after their short success against Real Sociedad (1-0), thanks to a goal from Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, author already of his eleventh goal under the Catalan colors. Barça are currently second in the championship, and if the title remains mathematically possible, the real objective is to qualify for the next Champions League. On the other hand, it will not be by playing as against Real Sociedad that the club will be able to chain victories.
Present in the post-match conference, Xavi appeared very upset against his team: “We won, these are three very important points, but I am absolutely not satisfied with the match. The first period yes, but then no. Until the 28th minute, we did not have a single long possession in their camp. They are the ones who made the game. It is a physical team, which wins all its duels, with a very great coach (Imanol Alguacil, editor’s note). They are also playing their qualification in the Champions League, and they had had 6-7 days to rest. It’s not ideal, but that’s how it is. We have to improve a lot, that’s clear.”
