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The way this season  started, many had Barcelona out of the Champions League for next year. They finished third in their Champions League group, lagged heavily in La Liga, and generally looked poor. Then, Xavi took over and they blossomed into a wonderful team playing that world-famous Barcelona football. They are in the top four […]

Barcelona has undergone grand changes both on and off the pitch over the managerial reign of Xavi Hernandez, which has caught the attention of former Barca midfielder Ronaldinho. In speaking to ESPN Deportes’ “Ahora o Nunca” program, Ronaldinho offered a stamp of approval to his former Barca teammate. “Well I think he has everything to […]

Barcelona orchestrated arguably its most convincing performance of the Xavi Hernandez managerial era on La Liga matchday 29, as it clinched a 4-0 win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Much was expected out of Barca heading into this contest not only because of its recent promising form but also due to the fact […]

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti sees that Barcelona has “improved a lot” under the managerial reign of Xavi Hernandez. During his pre-match press conference ahead of the upcoming El Clasico clash, Ancelotti took some time to laud Barca’s turnaround as of late, where he touched on the team’s style of play under the Spanish manager. […]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not even spent a full two months at Barcelona, and manager Xavi Hernandez already likes what he has seen so far from the forward. In speaking during his pre-match press conference ahead of Barca’s La Liga home fixture against Osasuna, Xavi was asked about the call to not start Aubameyang in the […]

As was the case in the opening leg of its playoff tie against Napoli, Barcelona kicked off its Europa League round of 16 tie against Galatasaray with a draw, as it finished with a 0-0 result. Barca controlled the pace of play over the course of the contest, as it maintained possession with relative ease […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has lauded forward Memphis Depay on the heels of his performance in the Catalan side’s 2-1 La Liga win against Elche. As was the case in Barca’s 4-0 league win over Athletic Bilbao, Depay came off the bench and chipped in with a key second half goal. After Barca won a […]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has opened up his account at Barcelona on a promising note. Overall, Aubameyang has been a standout performer for the Catalan side in all competitions as of late. Barca manager Xavi Hernandez has been featuring the Gabon international in his 4-3-3 setup, and the veteran forward has continued to respond in convincing fashion. […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has claimed that midfielder Pedri reminds him of club legend Andres Iniesta. Pedri was among multiple players who shined for Barca in its 4-0 La Liga win against Athletic Bilbao. Barca sure entered the match with an aim to avenge its Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Bilbao earlier in the […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has lauded Ferran Torres after his promising early run with the club. Torres has opened up his account with Barca on a keen note, as he has recorded five goal contributions in the second half of the season, which include an assist in Barca’s Europa League playoff second leg win over […]

Gerard Pique sees that Barcelona has now returned to its “origins” following a keen run of performances under manager Xavi Hernandez. Barca is just coming off of a 4-2 win against Napoli in the second leg of their Europa League playoff tie. The Catalan side was quite creative in its attacking sequences over the course […]

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rose to the occasion in his first career La Liga start as he notched a hat-trick against Valencia in the 4-1 away win on matchday 25. Aubameyang shined in the opening half of the contest, as Jordi Alba and Gavi assisted him for a pair of goals. The veteran forward was […]

Barcelona was in dire need of a big outing on Sunday during their La Liga matchup against Valencia, and the squad stepped up and delivered precisely that. The Catalan squad managed to take down Valencia 4-0 on the road, with highlight performances coming from the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and young midfielder Pedri. After the […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez sees that his team’s crucial La Liga home win over Atletico Madrid could be just the result that can turn the tide on its season. Barca notched arguably its most convincing win of the league campaign on matchday 23, as it picked up a 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Catalan […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez sees that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s sheer speed coupled with his work rate can be a crucial addition to the club at this point in the campaign. Aubameyang completed his multiyear free transfer move to Barca this past week. This came after he officially parted ways with Arsenal following a contract termination agreement. […]

Even as the winter transfer window is nearing a close, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez could possibly soon see some new additions to the team. Barca has been quite active over the ongoing winter transfer window, especially as it completed the permanent signing of now-former Manchester City forward Ferran Torres and registered longtime fullback Dani Alves […]

As was the case in its Spanish Super Cup semifinal encounter with Real Madrid, Barcelona batted in its Copa del Rey round of 16 clash against Athletic Bilbao. In the end, Athletic Bilbao won a 3-2 thriller over the Catalan side in extra time to move on into the quarterfinals of the competition. While Barca […]

Barcelona made it a game against the current La Liga leaders, but in the end, it was Real Madrid that came away with a 3-2 win over the Catalan giants in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal round. Barca battled throughout the match against its longtime rival. While the side had its way in possession and […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez sees that new signee Ferran Torres will be a pivotal addition to the club at this point in the season. Even as Manchester City is in the driver’s seat for a second consecutive Premier League title and is among the serious contenders for this season’s UEFA Champions League, Torres opted to […]

Barcelona boss Xavi has already secured his first signing in charge of the club, with Ferran Torres set to arrive in January from Manchester City. Now, he’s looking to bring in a veteran striker to bolster the Catalan side. Per Fabrizio Romano, Barca is very keen on Juventus frontman Alvaro Morata, who is currently on […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has been impressed with how his players have committed themselves to the club. After eight matches as Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez was able to see what type of players he has in his squad. Talent-wise, the current Barca squad doesn’t have the magnificence of Lionel Messi or the nose for goals […]

Following back-to-back winless results in La Liga play, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez still has full confidence that his team can make a push to the top-four of the standings. Barca currently holds an eighth place standing in the La Liga table. The Catalan side had golden opportunities to move up in the standings with wins […]

The winter transfer window will open in January, and Barcelona may be among the more active clubs in making moves over the month. Due to financial complications within the club, Barca opted to rely on free transfer agreements to reinforce the team over the recent summer transfer window, which included signing former Olympique Lyonnais forward […]

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is hoping to land a few additional talent in the upcoming transfer window. Despite being fueled by revenge leading to their final UEFA Champions League group stage match against Bayern Munich, Barcelona had failed to secure a victory and ended up being eliminated in the prestigious tournament. In the wake of […]

As the winter transfer window is mere weeks away from opening, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has now made one notable decision regarding midfielder Frenkie de Jong. As noted by the Spanish-based outlet Sport, Xavi views de Jong as a player who is “absolutely non-transferable.” The new Barca manager has full confidence in the Dutch international […]

Barcelona officially hit a new low on Wednesday as they failed to progress to the Champions League group stages, which puts them into Europa for the first time ever. The club needed a victory against Bayern, but instead, the German champions dismantled them by three goals. By no surprise, manager Xavi wasn’t pleased with the […]

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has bluntly refuted the possibility of joining Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona. One of the biggest challenges Liverpool has been facing thus far is the contract renewal of Mohamed Salah, and a wide array of big-name clubs are now being linked to his name, including Barcelona. However, the Egyptian insisted that he […]

A monumental UEFA Champions League matchup awaits Barcelona this week, as it will face Bayern Munich in the final group stage matchday of the season. In order for Barca to punch its ticket into this season’s Champions League knockout stage, it will need to defeat Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena or see Dynamo Kyiv […]

It has been a difficult time to be a Barcelona fan. After years of domination, the Catalans are experiencing their biggest crisis in recent memory. The crisis started a couple of years back and was further advanced by the departure of Lionel Messi this summer. However, teams as big as Barcelona do not fall that […]

Man City star Ferran Torres has impressed heavily since making the move to the Etihad 18 months ago, proving to be a key piece of the attack. Although he’s currently sidelined until 2022 due to injury, it appears the Spaniard is interested in a January move to Barcelona, who are very keen on his services. […]

New Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is confident his club can achieve great things if they continue with what they are doing now. Barcelona‘s UEFA Champions League match against Benfica ended in a 0-0 draw that saw the Catalans in second place in the group. Despite not being able to pull off an impressive performance, Xavi […]

Former Barcelona midfielder Thiago brutally responds to rumors of his return to Camp Nou. This season has been quite atrocious for FC Barcelona, forcing the club to sack then-manager Ronald Koeman after failing to garner shots on-target during games against subpar competition. However, Barca’s poor form may serve as a blessing in disguise; club legend […]

The Xavi Hernandez managerial era with Barcelona kicked off with a narrow 1-0 win over Espanyol in La Liga play. This edition of the Barcelona derby sure turned out to be a match of two halves. Barca had its way in possession over the first half as it created multiple high-percentage goal-scoring opportunities and was […]

Following his departure from Brazilian side Sao Paulo, Dani Alves opted to make a grand return to Barcelona. The longtime fullback came to terms with Barca club officials last week on a mere one-year deal and for now, he will not be allowed to feature in matches with the team until January. In the weeks […]

Dani Alves is very happy and proud to have returned to his beloved club FC Barcelona. Six years after he last played for Barcelona, Dani Alves has completed his return to Camp Nou and is looking forward to a productive season under the tutelage of his former teammate Xavi Hernandez. Sharing his thoughts on his […]

Barcelona legend turned manager Xavi Hernandez will be hoping to put his beloved club back to the top with a squad full of potential. Ronald Koeman failed to lead Barcelona to championship last year and he also took the heat in the club’s poor run this season. Fans have been clamoring it for quite some […]

With Xavi recently taking the helm at Barcelona, fans are left to ponder on who his transfer targets might be. Surprisingly, it is rumored that Xavi has an interest in signing his former teammate Dani Alves who is currently a free agent. Dani Alves is undoubtedly one of the greatest fullbacks to ever grace the […]

Xavi was officially unveiled as the new manager of Barcelona on Monday as the club heads into a new direction following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. The legendary midfielder answered a boatload of questions from the press, but one interesting fact that he revealed was the message he received from Lionel Messi after being appointed […]

After sacking Ronald Koeman, Barcelona has officially announced Xavi as their new long-term manager. The club legend sent an emotional message amid his return to Camp Nou. Xavi is returning as a legend who brought 25 major trophies during his 17-year stint at Barcelona, including eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues— truly impeccable […]