Barcelona in Crisis: Xavi's Departure Amid Defensive Struggles The weekend across European soccer brought unexpected twists, with notable results in LaLiga, the Bundesliga, and the FA Cup. Barcelona, in particular, faced a crushing 5-3 defeat at home against Villarreal, leading to a seismic announcement post-match—Xavi will not return as the manager after June. Saturday's events at Montjuic unfolded in two parts: Barcelona's third loss in five games, conceding a staggering 16 goals in the process, and Xavi's declaration of an "irreversible" decision to