He got nervous about the replacement, this is the Xavi statement to Raphael.

Barcelona and Manchester United have been divided into 2.2 in the first match of 1/16 of the European League final.

In an extraordinary match, both teams had the advantage, but they did not have the day to guard it.

Raphael was Barcelona's top player, noting even assisting but being replaced a few minutes before the end of the match.

Xavi's decision made the Brazilian nervous, and he left nervously.

After the match, Xavi gave his opinion on the situation.

I see and understand Raphael's anger. I was also angry. I made the changes by thinking about the team and not pointing my finger at someone. Raphael apologized, but he didn't have to. I see as positive that everyone wants to play” said Barcelona coach.

Xavi on Raphaels action: “I see and understand Raphaels energise, I was also angry. I make the changes think about the theme and not to point fingers at anyone” ♪ FCB

“Raphinha has apologist to me but he didn't have to. I see it as possible that everyone wants to play”. Pic.twitter. com/ d de AC6XyROR

(@Fabrizio Romano) Febright 16, 2023