Although for Joan Laporta the decision of Xavi Hernández to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season may be "revisable," the whole scenario changed the moment they were eliminated in the Champions League Quarterfinals.

Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, it is stated that within the club, other options have been analyzed to take over the Barça's bench, but before this painful elimination, efforts were still being made to convince Xavi to stay.

In this context, the name of Rafa Márquez appears again, who benefits from being part of the club's structure and from the philosophy of belonging that is sometimes sought within the Blaugrana entity.

Sources cited by the same Catalan media establish that there is no final verdict in this regard, Xavi Hernández's departure is not a fact, nor is it certain that Márquez will be the next coach, although the latter has internal support for various reasons.

Another aspect highlighted in Rafa Márquez's profile is his training as a strategist with the reserve team, with a Barça Atlètic that currently ranks second in its group in the 1st RFEF, knowing the elements that make up this team.

Furthermore, considering the club's current financial situation, Rafa Márquez's figure would not represent a significant outlay, so the investment would be directed towards important signings to meet the sporting objectives outlined in the City of Barcelona.