Slumping Barcelona fire Koeman after latest loss

Slumping Barcelona fire Koeman after latest loss

Days after Barcelona's loss in El Clasico, Memphis Depay misses a penalty kick as Radamel Falcao scores the winner for Rayo Vallecano. (2:56)

Barcelona have sacked coach Ronald Koeman following Wednesday's shock 1-0 LaLiga loss to Rayo Vallecano, their third defeat in their last four league games.

Koeman's position had been seriously weakened after poor results prior to the October international break, with back-to-back defeats against Real Madrid and Rayo this week proving to be the tipping point.

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The 58-year-old leaves Barca ninth place in the league and in danger of missing out on the Champions League knockout phase for the first time in 20 years, with the side yet to register an away win in any competition this season.

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