If Barcelona end up finishing outside the top two, it will be a further blow to the club which is facing mounting financial problems related to their massive wage bill, a 1.2 billion euro debt and a 1.6 billion euro Camp Nou stadium renovation project.
The champions and runners-up of the Copa del Rey and LaLiga contest the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, with the winner bagging a potential 6.6 million euros.
With four matches remaining, Barca now relies on Girona slipping up if they are to have any chance of contesting the Super Cup.
“I am sad, disappointed. We have experienced both sides of the coin. Ineffectiveness have killed us once and again,” Barca manager Xavi Hernandez, who last week announced he will stay in charge for another season, told a press conference.
“I’m the first to be angry with this situation, I understand the fans. Before being a coach, I was a fan. I understand our people’s frustration.”
