It was the bombshell news of the day yesterday, January 24, 2024, FC Barcelona said goodbye to the Copa del Rey after losing 4-2 to Athletic Club Bilbao in extra time. Thus, Xavi Hernandez's team, who had just lost the final of the Spanish Super Cup, have lost two titles in 12 days.
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FC Barcelona is not going through a good moment, since the elimination from the Copa del Rey has done a lot of damage, in addition, the Catalan team is in fourth place in La Liga, on the verge of UEFA Champions League positions.
Now, on the birthday of Xavi Hernandez, one of the worst news for Barcelona has been confirmed, and that is that its participation in the next Spanish Super Cup is in danger. Why and why is it bad news? The Spanish Super Cup has been played in Saudi Arabia for more than 4 years, and the format was changed, now the two finalists of the Copa del Rey participate and also, the first and second place of the Spanish League.
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Girona and Real Madrid are above FC Barcelona in La Liga, so Barca's participation is at risk. Furthermore, the attraction for the teams is the monetary sum they receive for participating in the Spanish Super Cup, since it is about 3 to 5 million euros depending on the team.
