FC Barcelona fans are calling for a change after the team’s recent Champions League elimination. The club has not won the prestigious tournament in nearly a decade, and supporters are eager for a new direction. Many are turning their eyes towards Mexican soccer legend Rafa Márquez, with social media abuzz with calls for him to take over as coach.
Following Barcelona’s quarterfinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, fans took to social networks to express their desire for Márquez to replace Xavi Hernández, who is set to step down as Barça’s technical director at the end of the season. With the team also trailing in LaLiga, fans are hoping for a fresh start under Márquez’s leadership.
Messages and memes flooded social media platforms as Barcelona supporters voiced their support for Márquez. Some are urging the club to consider a new approach with a familiar face like Márquez at the helm. Spanish press reports suggest that Márquez is the front-runner for the coaching position, with Xavi Hernández being his main competitor for the role.
As Barcelona looks to turn its fortunes around, fans are hopeful that Márquez’s leadership could bring success back to the club. Will the Mexican legend be the one to lead Barcelona back to glory in the Champions League? Only time will tell.