Barcelona’s victory in the first game of Xavi

KATHMANDU: NOV. 21 – As a coach, Xavi Hernandez has won his first victory at Barcelona. Despite taking a three-goal lead in the first half with Celta Vigo in the first game after taking over the club, Barcelona managed to score three points after conceding the only goal on Saturday.

Memphis Depay’s penalty in the 48th minute was decisive as they beat Espanyol 1-0 on Saturday in Spanish La Liga football. After the victory, Barcelona has 20 points from 13 games. Barcelona has risen to the sixth position in the league. Espanyol is in 11th place with 17 points.

Sevilla drew 2-2 with Alaves on Saturday night. However, it has reached first place with 28 points from 13 games. Real Sociedad dropped to second place with 28 points.

Atletico Madrid, who beat Osasuna 1-0, are fourth with 26 points from 13 games, while Real Madrid are third with 27 points from 12 games.