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Barcelona Installs Óscar Orellana as Interim Coach Before EuroLeague Trip to Munich

The team enters the Bayern game under Orellana while reported talks to rehire Xavi Pascual remain unresolved.

Overview

  • Orellana, a 21-year club veteran and former assistant, was told Sunday night to take charge following Joan Peñarroya’s dismissal.
  • He will lead Barça in Wednesday’s EuroLeague visit to Bayern Munich, calling for maximum effort and greater individual responsibility.
  • Club executive Josep Cubells addressed the squad before training, and captain Tomáš Satoranský said players accepted shared blame for recent results.
  • Spanish outlets report ongoing negotiations to bring back Xavi Pascual, with expectations he could take over once a deal is finalized.
  • La Vanguardia notes Bayern enters the game on a five-win streak with a 5–4 EuroLeague record, matching Barcelona’s current mark.