Tactics
Why did Xavi the coach fail?
Xavi came in and stabilised the ship. Sadly, however, he wasn't able to take Barcelona back to the top. We discuss why in this tactical analysis.
Domagoj Kostanjsak
Sports journalist, tactical analyst, scout, author of Anatomy of a Genius: Leo Messi's tactical evolution at FC Barcelona. A Barcelona fan for more than 20 years.
Podcast
Xavi Checks Out
In this episode, we delve into the recent announcement that Xavi Hernandez is stepping down as the coach of FC Barcelona
Podcast
Should Barca sell Frenkie if they get a $100M bid?
In this podcast, we discuss about a few of the most discussed topics among the Barca fanbase. What happened to Oriol Romeu? What is Cancelo's best position? Should Barca rather keep or sell Frenkie? And more.
Tactics
Barcelona's midfield: Elite but still far from complete
A midfield trident of Pedri, De Jong and Gundogan is great on paper, but incomplete in practise.
Opinion
Ode to Xavi: (im)perfect coach for (im)perfect Barcelona
Xavi Hernandez has done so much for Barcelona despite his job being impossible at times. Here's an ode to him, the legend of the club.
Review
Heartbreak at Montjuic: How Barcelona lost despite a dominant Clasico performance
Match review of Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid despite a dominant Clasico performance.
Tactics
The silent project-killer: Barcelona's recurring defensive issues
It's not the new issues that kill projects but the old ones; ones you don't fix right away and they get bigger, rolling like a snowball until they become unmanageable.
Profile
Fermin Lopez: The unlikely hero in Xavi's ranks
Fermin Lopez could become the unlikely hero for Barcelona in the upcoming seasons. Here's his full scout report.
Profile
Gavi 2.0: From Xavi's utility player to a Barcelona superstar
Gavi is on his way to stardom. Here's his full scout report.
Tactics
Xavi's super squad: How will Barcelona's new signings affect their tactics?
Barca have made strategic bets in the transfer market, given their financial woes. Will they pay off for Xavi?
Tactics
Barcelona's Champions League analysis: Tactics of Porto, Shakhtar & Antwerp
Barcelona have struggled in the Champions League. Despite talent and high hopes, they've repeatedly fallen short. So how can they set up to qualify from the group stage?
Profile
João Félix: The missing piece for Xavi's jigsaw?
Everything about Felix is still largely an idea. He is a player with immense potential and a player whose quality is certainly there. But it's also hidden behind ifs and buts