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Jordi Alba reflects on his Barcelona career and Champions League heartbreak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Jordi Alba reflects on his Barcelona career and Champions League heartbreak

Summary

Jordi Alba discussed pivotal moments from his Barcelona career on the podcast ‘El camino de Mario’. He highlighted his partnership with Lionel Messi, the emotional toll of the Champions League semi-final defeat against Liverpool, and praised Luis Enrique's management style. Alba also commented on the struggles of Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona and the challenges faced during his departure from the club. His feelings about former coach Xavi were also addressed, showing support for Xavi's efforts amid difficult times at Barcelona.

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By the Numbers

•Alba recalls painful 2019 Liverpool defeat as his career lowest point.
•He praised Luis Enrique for uniting the team during his tenure.
•Alba defended Antoine Griezmann's struggles to adapt at Barcelona.
•He shared details of his departure, including a possible loan to Inter Miami.
•Alba expressed support for Xavi during a challenging period for the club.

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8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jordi Alba opens up on Messi, Xavi, Griezmann, Lamine, Flick, Barcelona exit and Liverpool heartbreak

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Jordi Alba has revisited some of the defining moments of his Barcelona career, opening up about everything from his partnership with Lionel Messi to the painful Champions League collapse against Liver...
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