Barcelona have been eliminated from the Europa League group stage for the second year in a row, with coach Xavi's ability to compete in European competitions being questioned once again. Since taking over the coaching reins last season, Xavi has only managed one draw and one loss in the last two rounds of the Europa League group stage, sending the team to the Europa League. So far this season, after five rounds of the Europa League, Barcelona has only one win, one draw and three losses, and is once again facing the fate of relegation to the Europa League. The data reveals that Xavi has led the team in seven Europa League matches, with one win, two draws and four losses, with the only win coming at home against the weaker Villarreal.
One of the hardest hit during Barcelona's Europa League slump has undoubtedly been Roberto Lewandowski. He was released this summer from
Bayern Munich
The transfer came only to face the challenge of the Europa League again after 12 years. The son of Bayern Munich director Sali Hamels didn't forget to tease a bit, leaving a message on social media that wondered when Roberto Lewandowski would regret leaving
Bayern Munich
