LIGA - Villarreal coach Emery: I have a great appreciation for Xavi

29.11.2021 00:40 of D.B. TransferMarketWeb   see readings
LIGA - Villarreal coach Emery: I have a great appreciation for Xavi
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Last night, Barcelona defeated Villarreal 3-1 at La Ceramica. In the 48th minute, Frenkie de Jong gave the visitors the lead, only for Samuel Chukwueze to equalize for Villarreal in the 76th minute. However, Barcelona rallied back to win thanks to two late goals from Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho.

The game was heated, and the referee made a few contentious rulings. Throughout the 90 minutes, Xavi and Unai Emery, the respective coaches of each club, had a candid discussion on the touchline, and Emery did not shake Xavi's hand after the final whistle.

However, in their post-game press interviews, both coaches attempted to defuse tensions. "I have a lot of respect for Xavi," Emery remarked, according to Mundo Deportivo.

“We were discussing in-game moments and the lack of a handshake doesn’t mean anything. It was there anyway, without the need for it to be physical.” Xavi also stated.