Podcast
Does Xavi need to revert to his 4 box midfield?
In this episode, we discuss if Xavi needs to return to his box midfield, if Marc Guiu can give this forward line value after the winter break along with Vitor Roque.
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Podcast
Clueless in Culeverse
Bereft of ideas, bereft of identity and bereft of solutions Barca look susceptible to defeat by any team in the domestic league, but whats even worse, Barca seem to be in a place where they don't know what their identity should be.
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.
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?
Video
Joao Felix: Redemption season or a mistake in hindsight?
He left Benfica with a mountain of hope and an aura of hype. Four Seasons and a bit later, Joao Felix, finds himself at FC Barcelona
Profile
Joao Cancelo: The solution to Xavi's void of creativity?
How Cancelo adapts to Barcelona's system will largely determine how he fares as Xavi's go-to right-back.
Profile
Iván Fresneda: The right-back jewel Xavi can't allow to slip away
Fresneda is young and raw. Nothing guarantees his success. Undoubtedly, signing him would represent a risk but his talent is such that missing out on him would be a crime
Video
What to expect from FC Barcelona in 2023/24
The 2023/24 LaLiga season is upon us and Barcelona have a crown to defend! But what do we know about Xavi’s tactical identity?