Michel’s Girona enter the history of Spanish football by the front door. The revelation team of LaLiga certifies its qualification to the Champions League with a stunning win over Xavi’s Barça that allows them to regain second place. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. With five games to go in LaLiga, the fight for […]
To the exact day ten years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo had wrecked Catalan hearts on the way to a historic 100 point haul. Here, the Santiago Bernabéu beckoned forward its newest hero to seal the deal at the death. Their rivals might not be at the same peaks that defined the days of their manager on […]
Taking too many risks has left the Catalans in a crisis, and Barcelona were banking on a bailout in Europe to paint a prettier picture of this year. Fate would not permit that saving grace. Old allies were instrumental in the damaging demise of the club to taint the season once and for all. Tactical […]
PSG took the early initiative with their right-sided attack, but Barcelona eventually gained influence and exposed some flaws in PSG’s pressing with their central overloads. The second half saw Xavi’s substitutes having a decisive impact in the game, as an assist from Pedri and a goal from Andreas Christensen helped Barcelona to a win. Tactical […]
Xavi Hernández’s Barça moved back into second place in LaLiga after a great game against Atleti. Lewandowski and Ter Stegen completed great performances that reminded us of old times and João Félix completed his cold and expected revenge. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. We decided to make this article free to read. If […]
Barcelona bit back against the critics to stay alive on the continent. But it might have been a different story if the Italians were not in a forgiving mood about the presence of their frailties. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want […]
A Barça again lacking in ideas and rhythm managed to win against a competitive Mallorca thanks to a masterpiece by Lamine Yamal. Without a flashy game, but this time with effectiveness, Xavi Hernández’s team is back in the fight for LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. Xavi Hernandez’s Barça are in serious trouble. […]
Athletic Club and Barça played out a goalless draw in a match without pace or chances. The most notable aspect of the match was the injuries to De Jong and Pedri, which upset all of Xavi Hernández’s plans less than two weeks before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Tactical analysis […]
An enigmatic figure gives his name to the stadium where this first leg occurred. Based on these ninety minutes, both of his former outfits would benefit from such a presence in their ranks. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Napoli now have moved on to their third manager this season. The Italian champions […]
A last-minute penalty keeps Barça in third place in LaLiga after a poor and boring game from Xavi Hernández’s team. As throughout the league, Rafa Benítez’s Celta deserved more, but again made serious errors in the closing stages of the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. As Atlético Madrid threaten third place in […]