FC Barcelona faced a tough 2-4 defeat at home against Catalan rivals Girona, who now lead the La Liga standings with a seven-point advantage.
Barcelona coach Xavi has called for one single international window to reduce the load on players facing an already congested club calendar.
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan made headlines when he left Manchester City to lead the charge for the Blaugrana under Xavi Hernandez.
Barcelona showcased resilience under coach Xavi Hernandez's guidance, clinching a crucial 2-1 win against Alaves on Sunday.
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernández is not a happy man after his side's shock 1-0 defeat to Ukraine outfit Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League action on Tuesday evening.
Barcelona boss Xavi insists he doesn't mind the criticism aimed at him and the club because that's part of the job.