Xavi to be replaced by this coach if FC Barcelona doesn't beat Napoli?

FC Barcelona sealed an important win in La Liga yesterday at home against Mallorca. The 1-0 win gets them closer to Real Madrid in the league table, as they are now only five points away. Real Madrid has 66 points, while Barca has 61 points now. Real Madrid will play against Celta de Vigo tomorrow in the league. Despite the gap getting closer in the league, the Catalan club seems to prioritize the Champions League more, adding more pressure to Tuesday's game against Napoli.

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Diario AS wrote that since Xavi announced his resignation at the end of the season, the team has won 17 of 21 possible points in La Liga. There has been no defeat since the announcement. The team is pulling off great results, and the Spanish manager was happy to see another win in the league.

Xavi said, "We created a lot of chances against a team that doesn't concede many of them. We were calm and patient. Scoring the penalty would have completely changed the match. Our effectiveness has cost us again. Our defensive feelings are very good. We have improved a lot in this aspect, that's how we're winning matches."

Xavi was asked if he was watching the Napoli game, which occurred at the same time as the Barcelona game. Napoli drew 1-1 against Torino in the Serie A. Xavi said, "No no, I could not watch it, but some of our analysts were keeping track of the result and some situations that we had to consider. But yes, we had to do that because Napoli is our next rival."

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Rafael Marquez could replace Xavi if he doesn't beat Napoli in the Champions League

Carrusel Deportivo reports that if FC Barcelona does not win vs. Napoli, Xavi will be sacked, and Rafa Márquez will take over the first team. FC Barcelona and Napoli are drawing 1-1 on aggregate, and the second leg will be played at home this Tuesday.