Barcelona ready to do 'everything' to win Europa League, says Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has said the club are determined to win the Europa League to make up for a disappointing start to the season.
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Barcelona excited to win Europa League title: Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona are in a good place at the moment and are looking to win the Europa League to make up for a difficult start to the season, midfielder Frenkie de Jong said on Wednesday. Barca host Galatasaray on Thursday in the last-16 first leg of the second-tier European competition. Although the Europa League is a step down from Barcelona's usual standards, it represents a chance to finish the season on a positive note.
La Liga: Barcelona Go Third After Scraping Past Elche
Barcelona moved up to third in La Liga on Sunday after coming from behind to beat Elche 2-1, with Memphis Depay scoring a late penalty to seal a hard-fought victory. Elche took a surprise lead at the Martinez Valero when Fidel capitalised on a Pedri error on the stroke of half-time but Barca came storming back thanks to two substitutes. Ferran Torres diverted in from close range on the hour before Depay scored an 84th-minute penalty after the striker had drawn Elche's Antonio Barragan into a handball. "It seemed we were going to lose a game we did not deserve to lose," said Barca coach Xavi Hernandez. "We deserved to win by more than one goal."
Barcelona continue revival with hard-fought win over Elche
Barcelona fought back from a goal down to earn an entertaining 2-1 win against Elche on Sunday.
Elche 1 Barcelona 2 - Highlights
Barcelona moved up to third in La Liga on Sunday after coming from behind to beat Elche 2-1, with Memphis Depay scoring a late penalty to seal a hard-fought victory.
Xavi Proves He's The Perfect Barcelona Manager With Extraordinary Tiki-Taka Goal, Every Player Touched The Ball
It was their fourth and final goal which caught the eye online, which started with captain Gerard Pique just outside his own box.
Europa League: Barcelona hit Napoli for four, Rangers shock Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona's January signings shone as a 4-2 win at Napoli booked their place in the Europa League last 16, while Rangers held off a Borussia Dortmund fightback to progress after a 2-2 draw in Glasgow. For the first time in 17 years, Barca are not involved in the knockout stages of the Champions League and had work to do in Italy after a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou last week.
