Mixed reactions for Xavi and Ancelotti after Barcelona decimate Real Madrid
Barcelona coach Xavi has earned high praise from fans while Real Madrid boss Carlos Ancelotti faces a backlash after his team fell to a 4-0 loss in Sunday's El Clasico.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's double and lone goals from Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres helped Barcelona to grab their fifth straight win in La Liga.
It ended an historic outing for Aubameyang who only joined the Blaugrana in January and his performances continue to get him applause, even from Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala.
DEMBELE X @Auba 🤝 @FCBarcelona #ELCLASSICO
— ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) March 20, 2022
To be honest Arsenal sent Aubameyang to his greatness.
— 🄾🄿🅃🄸🄼🅄🅂🌟🄳🅁🄰🄲🅄🄻🄰 🇱🇮 (@JuniorEbong) March 20, 2022
I'm so happy for Aubameyang!
— Chuma Nnoli (@ChumaNnoli) March 20, 2022
From being seen by many as a striker that was "finished," to becoming a banger in the La Liga, and scoring tonight in #ELCLASSICO .
Brilliant!!
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a proper striker. #Clasico #RMAFCB
— Oh' Kelvin (@kelvinekerete) March 20, 2022
Sunday's win at the Santiago Bernabeu also sent out a strong message about Xavi's presence as the head of Barcelona's coaching crew which has been evident in their results.
Barca are on a 13-game unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight since December 4.
Xavi is football. I’ve said it before, this Barcelona team under Xavi can beat iyalaya anybody. Koeman should be called and sacked again.
— Dele Bakare (@DeleBaks) March 20, 2022
Today, we made bernabeu our home. We weren’t the visitors, we were at home. https://t.co/3ula93ruYt
Barcelona launched Real Madrid's Stadium🏟️ with 4 unreplied goals
— SHU-SHU LEE 👑✊🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇪🇸⭕💙❤️🦁™ 🐅🐯🔥💯 (@jonzenone) March 20, 2022
Thanks to El Mastero and the boys 😂😂#ElClasico #XaviBall #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/z91f4239YV
This Barcelona we love! Bottle me some Xavi water!
— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) March 20, 2022
Ancelotti, on the other hand, was heavily criticised for his tactical decisions on Sunday and some fans even suggested that he leave the club.
Perez when he sees ancelotti after the game #Perez #Ancelotti #ElClasico pic.twitter.com/9QTg66t9wu
— Mobolaji Not Bank Anthony (@mo_bolaji_) March 20, 2022
This is the final straw that broke the camel's back. Ancelotti doesn't deserve to be Real Madrid coach anymore. #AncelottiOut pic.twitter.com/CiuYQ3N6ft
— David-O! (@Shegxpeare) March 20, 2022
Barcelona definitely were the better side. Ancelotti has been sh*t and I hope the fans and club can see that....How can you have that fantastic squad depth and rely on the same set of players all season. Cost us the copa del rey with with his fixated coaching. I'm pissed 😡
— Muiz. G.A (@muiz_ga) March 20, 2022
What are your thoughts? Is Aubameyang on his way to Barcelona greatness? Should Ancelotti get the boot? Can Blaugrana overhaul Real Madrid and win the La Liga title? Tell us in the comments below.