Xavi Hernandez's Sad Heart After The Bilbao Vs Barcelona Match: I Was Surprised

Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez. (Photo: Twitter @FCBarcelona)

JAKARTA - Barcelona's match against Athletic Bilbao, Monday, March 13, early morning WIB, left a pain for Xavi Hernandez. The Blaugrana coach admitted that he had been emotionally affected by the actions of opponents' fans.

In the match which took place at the San Mames, a number of counterfeit red and blue banknotes were seen falling. This is in the form of a satire of fans related to allegations of corruption that were leveled out at Barcelona.

There was also a song heard during the Athletic fan match singing 'A Segunda, oe (To Second Division, oe)'. This song refers to Barcelona's potential for relegation as part of the punishment the club led by Joan Laporta may receive.

"It makes me sad," Xavi told Sport after the game.

"I respect the people of San Mames, they always treat me very well. I am surprised by the unfriendly environment and it makes me sad, I think making the previous assessment not good for society," he continued.

The former Spanish national team player later admitted that he had not spoken to the players regarding this case and was likely removed from the UEFA competition.

He said the players were professional by not thinking about things outside the game.

"We haven't spoken in the dressing room, we are professionals. We hope to play football, to defend this team to death," he said.

Although they are not victims of this case, Barcelona's players and managers are in a difficult position. The absence of an explanation from President Joan Laporta made the Blaugrana squad have to talk about what they don't know.

Meanwhile, Barcelona won a thin victory over Bilbao at San Mames. The visitors' only goal was created by Rafina in the 45+1 minute after utilizing the ball from Sergio Busquets.

This result keeps the Blaugrana nine points ahead of Real Madrid in second place with 56 points.