Barcelona have an encouraging lead at the top of La Liga and the Catalan side will have their sights set even further on the championship after being knocked out of the Copa del Rey by rivals Real Madrid (4-1 on aggregate) on Wednesday night. Xavi could not get over the terrible setback at Camp Nou and called for reinforcements.

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Xavi wants Juan Foyt from Villarreal

Barcelona have conceded almost all of their goals this season but remain in contention for the title in Spain, where they hold a 12-point lead over Real Madrid with 11 games remaining.

The embarrassing defeat at the Camp Nou in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final angered Xavi as well as club president Joan Laporta.

The coach of the Catalans wants to strengthen the defense so that the team is really strong for the upcoming season.

According to Fichajes, Barcelona have targeted current Villarreal player Juan Foyt.

25-year-old Juan Foyt plays as a right back and is a World Cup winner for Argentina.

This season, Foyt played 22 matches for the “yellow submarine”, scored one goal and provided two assists.

Barcelona would need a right-back who would bring some freshness. It just won’t be easy.

Foyt, who has a contract with Villarreal until the summer of 2026, has a release clause of €54 million, which is not a small amount, especially considering the financial problems the Catalans are going through.

Despite the extension of the contract of Sergi Roberto, who also turned 31, Barcelona are looking for a solution to the transfer of the player from Villarreal.