Robert Lewandowski hailed as 'spectacular' after history-making Champions League hat trick

Barcelona instructor Xavi Hernandez claims he is actually actually lacking commend for the "incredible" Robert Lewandowski after the striker's hat trick in Wednesday's 5-1 Champions League gain versus Viktoria Plzen.

Lewandowski, 34, took his tally for Barca towards 8 in 5 video games considering that his €45 thousand relocate coming from Bayern Munich, while he additionally relocated past times Karim Benzema towards come to be the 3rd highest possible marker in the record of the Champions League.

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The Gloss international has actually right now enrolled 89 targets in the competitors. Simply Cristiano Ronaldo (140) and also Lionel Messi (125) have actually taken care of more.

"I am actually lacking commend for him," Xavi claimed after the game. "He's racked up a hat trick, yet it is certainly not merely that. It is exactly just how he participates in and also exactly just how he produces the team participate in, looking for the 3rd male, analysis the room flawlessly, pushing...

"I am actually thrilled [with him]. He has actually been a wonderful authorizing. He offers our company many options in strike, he's a forerunner, a victor... [just] a wonderful, wonderful authorizing."

Franck Kessie possessed opened up the racking up for Barca just before Lewandowski happened his treble, coming to be the first gamer towards rack up Champions League hat methods for 3 various groups, possessing carried out thus recently for Borussia Bayern Munich and Dortmund.

"I do not know if he is actually the most effective No.9 worldwide, yet he is actually the most effective No. 9 for our company," Xavi incorporated when talked to if there's a far better demonstrator in the game compared to the in-form Lewandowski.

"If he isn't the most effective, he is actually up certainly there certainly along with Benzema and also the others, [Erling] Haaland is actually additionally certainly there certainly. Yet, without producing evaluations, Robert is actually incredible and also it is actually an honour towards have actually him on the team."

Replacement Ferran Torres incorporated Barca's 5th target at Camp Nou, latching on a pass coming from Ousmane Dembele. The French winger possessed previously put together Lewandowski's 2nd target, also, and also Xavi observes components of Paris Saint-Germain onward Neymar in him.

"Certainly there certainly are actually few in football as if him, in relations to a natural winger that is actually really tough towards resist," the Barca employer claimed.

"Our experts must make the most of his high top premiums. He enjoys, he's taking pleasure in themself. He's a crucial gamer that produces the variation, racking up targets, developing... he's a dagger on the wing.

"The high top premium he has actually one-on-one goes to the amount of Neymar when he's at his ideal. He needs to be actually more bold and also fire more, yet he is actually an excellent child and also he's producing the variation in video games."

Barca continue to be unbeaten around 5 video games with all competitors this time, yet Xavi claims it is prematurely towards claim they are actually back after winning merely one Copa del Rey in the final 3 times.

Greater exams continue to be, specifically in Europe. The Blaugrana check out Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the Champions League after the German champions started their initiative along with a 2-0 gain away at Inter Milan on Wednesday in the group's various other game.

"It is very soon towards claim [Barca are actually back]," Xavi incorporated. "Our experts are actually really delighted along with the performance, yet it is actually merely 3 aspects and also one game in the house. Our experts still have actually to head to Munich, towards Milan. It is a tough team. Our experts needs to continue to be humble; this is actually merely beginning."

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Marcelo Bielsa After Loss to Tottenham

Premier League side Leeds United has decided to part ways with Marcelo Bielsa, following the side's loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Premier League side Leeds United has decided to part ways with Marcelo Bielsa, following the side's loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

"Leeds United can today confirm the club have parted company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa. The 66-year-old was in charge of the team for over three-and-a-half years, having taken the reins in June 2018," the club said in an official statement.

The club has not named his replacement yet, but is expected to make an announcement tomorrow regarding the same.

Leeds United part company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds United have parted company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa after almost four years in charge.

The Athletic reported on Saturday afternoon that there was serious uncertainty over Bielsa’s future, with Jesse Marsch the leading candidate to replace him.

Saturday's 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur was the club's fifth defeat in their last six Premier League fixtures.

They are 16th in the table, three points clear of the relegation zone, but have played two more games than 18th place Burnley, and three more than Everton in 17th.

The Athletic understands Bielsa’s position has been under heightened consideration since a heavy 6-0 loss at Liverpool on Wednesday, and Leeds were again a distant second best on Saturday.

Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: “This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.

“With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all. The moments created, particularly in the 2019/20 season and winning promotion to the Premier League, will of course live long in all our memories, myself and the fans included.

“However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now in order to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations.

“We find ourselves in a precarious league position and I feel now is the right time to bring in a new head coach, in order to have an impact in the decisive stage of the season.

“Naturally, myself, along with everyone else at the club would like to thank Marcelo for his efforts and achievements and we wish him the very best for the future.”

He replaced Paul Heckingbottom as Leeds head coach in June 2018 and led the club back into the Premier League after 16 years away in his second season at Elland Road.

Leeds impressed in the Premier League last season, finishing ninth. However, they have won just five league matches this time around, picking up one point from their past six matches.

Marcelo Bielsa sacked by Leeds amid relegation battle

Marcelo Bielsa has been sacked by Leeds United, it was confirmed, with the club fighting a relegation battle in the Premier League.

Leeds suffered a torrid week, first suffering a 6-0 defeat away to Liverpool on Wednesday before enduring a 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at home on Saturday.

Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: "This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.

"With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all. The moments created, particularly in the 2019/20 season and winning promotion to the Premier League, will of course live long in all our memories, myself and the fans included.

"However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now in order to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations.

"We find ourselves in a precarious league position and I feel now is the right time to bring in a new head coach, in order to have an impact in the decisive stage of the season."

Bielsa, 66, joined Leeds in 2018, guiding the club back to the Premier League by winning the Championship in 2020, ending the club's 16-year absence from England's top-flight.

Leeds finished ninth in their first campaign back in the Premier League, but a difficult second season, which has seen the side lose five of their last six games, spelled the end of Bielsa's reign at Elland Road. Bielsa oversaw a run of four straight league defeats, conceding 17 goals, with Leeds two points ahead of third-bottom Burnley having played two games more.

Director of football Victor Orta added: "Since arriving at Leeds United Marcelo had a huge impact on the club, on a scale I have not seen before.

"He has created a legacy, overseeing major infrastructure improvements at Thorp Arch, uniting the supporters and the players, and giving a clear pathway for young players to transition into the first team. "It is disappointing his reign has had to end in this manner, given the special times we have enjoyed in recent years, which have been some of the best in my career, but we cannot hide from recent results.

"I would like to thank Marcelo for his commitment and dedication, and I wish him every success going forwards."

The club added that plans for a permanent tribute to Bielsa at Elland Road are under way and more information will be released in due course.

Former United States international Jesse Marsch is a contender to replace Bielsa after he left Bundesliga side RB Leipzig by mutual consent in December, five months after taking charge.

He previously won two Austrian league titles at FC Salzburg. The 48-year-old began his managerial career at Montreal Impact in 2011 and also managed New York Red Bulls. Ralf Rangnick, now Manchester United's interim manager, employed Marsch as his assistant during his time at Leipzig.