Barcelona headed into Thursday’s match under a cloud after poor results against Inter and Real Madrid that had left Xavi openly admitting before the match he was well aware he could be replaced as manager if results did not improve.
The coach subsequently made five changes to his team and was rewarded with a good performance, an excellent result and a return to winning ways. The victory will also ease the pressure Xavi was starting to come under.
HIGHLIGHTS: #BarçaVillarreal 3-0
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