Xavi Wins Debut As Barca’s Rider In The Espanyol Vs. Controversial Penalty

Xavi wins debut as Barca’s rider in the Espanyol vs. Controversial Penalty

Barcelona, 21 Nov : .Xavi Hernandez began his reign as FC Barcelona manager with a 1-0 victory against Espanyol at the Camp Nou Stadium.

 Xavi Wins Debut As Barca’s Rider In The Espanyol Vs. Controversial Penalty-TeluguStop.com

Barca showed positive signs, but they were defeated by Espanyol in the city derby at Camp Nou Stadium.Raul De Tomas scored two goals.
Xavi, a 17-year old Gavi, and Nico Gonzalez (19 years) made a statement of intent on Saturday night.Ilias Akhomach (17 year), was also making his debut for the team.

Barca appeared more assertive and attempted to press Espanyol higher up on the field.

After just three minutes Memphis Depay was given Barca’s first opportunity.

However, his shot went right at Diego Lopez.Ilias, on the other hand, fired his left foot over Diego Lopez.

Espanyol preferred to take pressure off and savor it.Gonzalez saw a shot blocked following a lengthy Barca attack.Lopez, on the other hand, was able to handle a Busquets attempt from out of the area.

Xinhua reported that Espanyol’s striker Raul De Tomas saw a shot go off the post after getting behind Barca back Oscar Mingueza.

At the beginning of the second period, Xavi took over Ilias for another youngster Abde.Within a matter of minutes Barca received a penalty because Memphis was defeated by Leandro Cabrera.

Although it appeared that the defender was clear to have the ball, the VAR confirmed this decision.Memphis then sent Lopez away from the spot.

After the goal was scored, it became a scrappy game with many fouls.Abde and Pedrosa were both booked for fighting.

Just a minute later, Cabrera crossed Abde’s corner cross to Cabrera.

Ter Stegen, at the other end, punched Adrian Embarba’s kick off a tight angle.

De Tomas fired wide when he got in behind Mingueza.

Barca was beginning to worry about Abde, who cut inside and curled a shot over the Espanyol crossbar.

Pedrosa beat Abde for speed, and the ball went along the 6-yard line.

Wu Lei replaced Espanyol at the 78 minute.

Just before De Tomas touched the Barca goal post with a free kick, De Tomas was able to touch the bar.Landry Dimata then received the ball from De Tomas, who managed to head wide, the goal gaping.

After a left-handed cross, De Tomas hit the goal post with an impressive header.Wu Lei was just inches from a crucial touch as Barca held on to their victory.

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