On Sunday against Cadiz, Barcelona will begin their tenure at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic, the team’s temporary residence while Camp Nou is being rebuilt, without coach Xavi Hernandez (43), who was dismissed in the first game of the year.
Last weekend’s heated match between the Spanish champions and Getafe ended in a 0-0 draw. Brazilian winger Raphinha was dismissed for an elbow in the first half, and Xavi was also shown the red card for his touchline protests.
The two were given two-match suspensions, meaning they will also miss the trip to Villarreal on August 27. Xavi is certain that his squad will overcome their bad start and his impending absence.
There’s no need to stress yourself out over it. After his team’s season began with a goalless tie, exactly like the previous year, he commented, “We started last season poorly too, but things worked out in the end.
“At this point, I’m focused on making the play and the outcome better. Although one point is insufficient for us, this was a really challenging game for us to play.
