Spanish media SLAM Barcelona after Europa League loss to Man United

Spanish media SLAM Barcelona after their Europa League play-off exit by Manchester United, insisting it’s been ‘disaster after disaster’ in Europe since their last Champions League win in 2015… as one newspaper simply calls Xavi’s side a ‘failure’

  • Barcelona fell to a 2-1 (4-3 on agg) defeat by Man United to exit Europa League
  • Spanish media have heavily criticised the LaLiga giants after Old Trafford loss
  • Xavi admitted his side just couldn’t cope with United’s second-half intensity

Barcelona have received huge criticism from Spanish media following their Europa League exit against Manchester United. 

The Catalan side fell to a 2-1 (4-3 on agg) defeat at Old Trafford to bring their journey in Europe to an end this season.

And newspapers in Spain did not hold back on Xavi’s side, as Sport wrote: ‘What a disappointment’, in reaction to the play-off exit.

They were even more harsh in their online edition as they raged: ‘Disaster after disaster since the Berlin final.

‘Europe continues to be a nightmare for Barcelona. Barca have already had eight years of disappointments since they lifted the “Orejona” in 2015.’ 

Barcelona have received huge criticism from Spanish media following their Europa League exit

Sport wrote: ‘What a disappointment’, in reaction to the play-off exit on Thursday night 

Elsewhere, AS used the headline ‘Failure’ to describe the loss to United at Old Trafford 

AS used the headline ‘Failure’ to describe the loss to United, which came from the back of a group stage exit in the Champions League.  

Meanwhile, L’Esportiu were less critical with their headline: ‘Not yet’, but they highlighted Manchester United’s ‘greater resources’ in the second-half.   

Barcelona took the lead after 18 minutes when Robert Lewandowski scored a penalty after Alejandro Balde was brought down in the box by Bruno Fernandes. 

But Erik ten Hag’s side fought back strongly and won the tie through second-half goals by Brazilian duo Fred and Antony. 

In the aftermath, Xavi admitted his side couldn’t cope with United’s intensity following a poor first half display.  

Speaking in his post-match press conference, the former midfielder said: ‘United were very intense in that second half. 

‘They are in very good form at the moment and are very good at home. It is those fine details that made all the difference.’ 

Barcelona will seek to return to winning ways when they travel to Almeria on Sunday before taking on fierce rivals Real Madrid in Copa del Rey on Thursday.  

Barca boss Xavi admitted his side just couldn’t cope with United’s second-half intensity


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