By Ewan Murray It hardly came as a surprise when Xavi announced he would be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season. While a club icon, managers are rarely afforded patience in Catalonia, with Xavi’s time having ran out in the Barca dugout. The 44-year-old confirmed his decision to step aside following his side’s dismal 5-3 defeat at the hands of La Liga strugglers Villarreal, two incredibly late stoppage-time goals sealing his fate. Despite winning the Spanish league title last season, it’s been an altogether different campaign for the former midfielder this year. Saturday’s defeat left Ba…