“Announce loss”, “Holy mid” – Barcelona followers beg defender to ‘not screw up’ as he begins essential La Liga conflict in opposition to Sevilla

Barcelona followers are fretting over Jordi Alba beginning for the facet’s conflict with Sevilla tonight (February 5). The Blaugrana can transfer eight factors clear in the event that they beat Jorge Sampaoli’s males.

It has been a formidable marketing campaign within the league for Xavi’s facet, who’re racing in direction of their twenty seventh league title on the expense of holders Actual Madrid. The following hurdle on their manner is the go to of Sevilla on the Nou Camp.

Xavi chosen the facet for the encounter, which included Marc-Andre ter Stegen beginning in purpose, with Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Alba in protection. In the meantime, Gavi, Sergio Busquets and Frenkie de Jong have been chosen in midfield. Pedri, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski are in assault.

Nevertheless, Xavi’s determination to call Alba within the beginning lineup has followers fearing a possible setback in opposition to Sevilla. The veteran Spanish left-back has been chosen forward of the spectacular Alejandro Balde and summer time signing Marcos Alonso.

He has featured 18 instances throughout competitions, offering 5 assists. Nevertheless, he hasn’t been a daily for the Blaugrana this season. Stories declare that the Barcelona hierarchy are contemplating offloading the defender in the summertime to stability their books.

Alba shall be desperate to impress to have president Joan Laporta and director Mateu Alemany rethink their stance. Followers are praying he places in a stellar efficiency in opposition to Sevilla.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Xavi’s number of the veteran Spaniard:

The La Liga title race is in Barcelona’s fingers after Actual Madrid collapse

Actual Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mallorca earlier right this moment to position the La Liga title race firmly in Barcelona‘s fingers. Nacho Fernandez’s Thirteenth-minute personal purpose was sufficient for Los Blancos to endure their third lack of the season.

They now path the Blaugrana by 5 factors heading into tonight’s recreation on the Nou Camp. If Xavi’s males beat Sevilla, they’ll go eight factors clear. To make issues worse for Carlo Ancelotti’s facet, no crew has gained the league title from their present place in 20 years.

Barcelona are in wonderful type, having not been overwhelmed within the league since their 3-1 loss to Actual Madrid within the El Clasico earlier within the season. They’ve gained 4 league video games on the bounce, together with a formidable 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. The La Liga title could have a brand new house come the top of the season, with Barca in pole positon.