With their victory over Elche, Xavi’s Barcelona has set a new record among Europe’s top five leagues: the most wins in the calendar year 2022.
Since the former midfield maestro took charge as manager in November last year, Barcelona has undergone a meteoric rise back to prominence. In stark contrast to Ronald Koeman’s poor start to the season, Xavi’s team made an immediate impression, steadily transforming their performances into tangible results.
The Blaugrana’s initial momentum was further boosted by the January arrivals of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Adama Traoré, and Dani Alves. These reinforcements significantly elevated the team’s performances, culminating in a remarkable 14-game unbeaten run—the longest in Europe at the time.
Although the season’s finale did not meet expectations, Barcelona emerged as a revitalized force following a highly successful summer transfer window. The team started the new campaign with a bang, dropping points only in the opening match against Rayo Vallecano.
With their 3-0 triumph over Elche, Xavi has now guided Barcelona to their 19th league victory of the year, surpassing Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool at the top of the respective list. Barcelona achieved this feat in just 26 games, boasting an impressive 73% win rate in league fixtures.
All in all, Xavi’s managerial tenure has charted a steep upward trajectory, bringing his footballing philosophy to life on the pitch with remarkable clarity and efficiency.
Under Xavi’s guidance, a struggling Barcelona side has risen back to the elite, supported by both sporting and financial backing in the transfer market. With immense potential and a rejuvenated squad, the sky is truly the limit for this new-look Barcelona team.
