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The truth is Barcelona can’t compete against high intensity teams in Europe with the like of Busquests, Alba and Roberto. I don’t know the reasons why Xavi is insisting on their contracts renewal

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That's definitely part of it. Will be interesting to see how Barcelona decide to replace Busquets, who remains very important to the way they play...

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Thanks Ben always insightful... Xavi is doing great and the rebuild will continue and like you said the defeat is not a disgrace. We'll come back stronger next season after wining la liga

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Thanks, Danjay. Yes, I think so too, although the team will need different qualities to succeed in Europe. Reasons to be positive, though, as I say in the article...

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It was a painful loss for me. Especially because we had chances in the first half to bury the game and more particularly so because both Manchester United goals were as a result of lack of awareness and concentration from the so called better defence choice of the fans.

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It was there to be won. Feel like Barcelona lost it in the first leg, really. Xavi's defensive changes were certainly strange. Anyway, I think FCB will be stronger next season...

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