The final Xavi did not want to reach
The coach was hoping not to be facing a game like this so soon
When it came to planning the squad, the worst scenarios have to be accounted for. Even though everyone was convinced that the project was good and growning, the volatility of football means it can all change ijn the blink of an eye.
Barcelona coach Xavi was very happy with the team in the first few weeks of the season and despite the draw with Rayo on opening day, everything was going well.
This scenario, with a final on October 12 against Inter Milan, was not expected. The last thing Xavi wanted was his new ambitious project to end up in this position in the fourth week of the Champions League, with a life or death game.
The team must get three points or they are virtually out.
The game in Munich left bittersweet sensations, a good performance, a bad result. But without doing anything otherworldly, Inter stopped Barca at San Siro.
The days to come will be uncomfortable. And the game on Wednesday is huge.
