Watch: Barcelona sack Ronald Koeman, Xavi set to take over

Following Barcelona’s defeat to Rayo Vallecano last night, Ronald Koeman has been sacked as Barcelona coach, with Xavi Hernández set to be announced as his successor in the coming days. Barcelona sit 9th in La Liga, and in a worrying position in their Champions League group – change felt like a necessity at Camp Nou, and Joan Laporta has finally taken action.

Ronald Koeman can be somewhat pleased when he looks back on his time at Barcelona, having brought through and given regular first team chances to several young stars at the club, who could very well shape Barça’s future. Although certainly, towards the end of the Dutchman’s tenure, he will be left without many fond memories.

Barça B Coach Sergi Barjuán has been announced as Barcelona’s new interim manager, and will lead the first team’s fixtures until the chosen one, Xavi Hernández, can be appointed. Barcelona face many challenges over the next few weeks, months and years, but with Xavi at the helm, Culés can be hopeful of a return to Barcelona’s non-negotiable philosophy, and world domination once more.