Xavi was not blindsided by his sacking at Barcelona on Friday.The former Barca coach was axed on Friday ahead of the final round of the LaLiga season.Xavi had met briefly with president Joan Laporta after victory over Rayo Vallecano last week

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde was delighted with their 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano.The result saw Unai Simon win the Zamora Trophy as the best performing goalkeeper of the season."We're very happy

Competition: La LigaMarket: Both teams to scoreOdds: 3/5 @ PribetIn what could prove to be an action-packed La Liga showdown from El Sadar on Saturday lunchtime, Osasuna will welcome Villarreal to Navarre

Poland coach Michal Probierz has hit out at Barcelona over their treatment of Robert Lewandowski.Probierz feels Barca haven't played to Lewandowski's strengths this season

As the half-time whistle blew at Barcelona's La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, the chants started: "Xavi si, Laporta no,"

· Xavi's future may be in jeopardy at Barcelona· The boss revealed his wishes to remain at the La Liga side· President Joan Laporta is set to meet with XaviBarcelona manager Xavi is set to meet with club president Joan Laporta to discuss the growing

· M. CARMEN TORRES· ADAPTED BY SAMThe Blaugrana coach received significant support, affection, and warmth from the fans during the match against Rayo Vallecano, particularly in the last ten minutes.

· Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 on Sunday evening· Pedri netted twice off the bench after Robert Lewandowski's early opener· Victory ensures Xavi's side will finish the season in secondBy Tom Gott | 8:02 PM GMT+1Barcelona sealed second place in t

· Barca take on Rayo Vallecano in penultimate La Liga game of the season· Xavi's side are close to wrapping up second place· Vallecano in poor away form but have enjoyed recent meetings with BarcaBarcelona will hope to secure second place in La Liga