Xavi

This section covers Xavi’s time as head coach — from key matches and press conferences to tactics, transfers, and major turning points during his tenure.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 30: FC Barcelona players Andres Iniesta (L) and Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona celebrate with the trophy after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou on May 30, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.
Iconic Barcelona midfield duo to reunite at last in legends game against Real Madrid
Football as a sport is all about putting on a spectacle, and FC Barcelona as a club has always embodied that. Winning...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Pau Victor of FC Barcelona looks on as he warms up prior to the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pau Victor reflects on differences between Xavi and Flick’s training at Barcelona
Despite joining FC Barcelona on a permanent basis from Girona just this past summer, striker Pau Victor is no stranger to the...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Vitor Roque of Real Betis celebrates after scoring the teams second goal during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and CD Leganes at Estadio Benito Villamarin on September 13, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Vitor Roque takes a veiled dig at former Barcelona manager
Despite their financial problems, FC Barcelona splashed a significant amount of cash on the young Brazilian forward Vitor Roque last year. However,...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 20: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pedri reveals the difference in the punishments given by Hansi Flick and Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona
Since arriving as the head coach at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick has been able to get the team accustomed to his ways...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 19: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 19, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
TV3 journalist uncovers past tensions between Xavi and €80m Barcelona star’s camp
The struggles of Xavi Hernandez’s FC Barcelona last season seem to be a thing of the distant past. Hansi Flick so far...
Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha gestures during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on August 24, 2024.
Raphinha points out one thing that left him feeling helpless under former Barcelona coach
Frustrations are a common part of football, especially for players at clubs like FC Barcelona. Given the kind of pressure and expectations...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Inigo Martinez of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Inigo Martinez names legendary Barcelona midfield icon as his favorite player
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona speaks with Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Report reveals how Xavi saved Barcelona from losing Lamine Yamal to PSG back in 2023
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 20: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Former Barcelona forward’s inclusion surprises as Pedri creates his ideal footballer
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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester City FC at Molineux on October 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.
‘Father of that monster’… Pep Guardiola gives his take on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate
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TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 07: Andres Iniesta speaks to prior to the preseason friendly match between Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami at National Stadium on February 07, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
Andres Iniesta talks Pedri, Flick, Guardiola, Xavi and his own future
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi looks on following the pre-season friendly football match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 1, 2023.
Manchester United identify former Barcelona manager as potential Erik ten Hag replacement
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Marc Casado says he is ‘grateful’ to Xavi for one reason despite playing only 58 minutes under him
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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 27: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona (C) celebrates scoring his sides second goal with teammates Jules Kounde (L) and Alejandro Balde (R) during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on August 27, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
How Hansi Flick is now unlocking €40m Barcelona defender who struggled under Xavi
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 17: Adama Traore of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Play-Off Leg One match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Camp Nou on February 17, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.
Adama Traore explains why his recent Barcelona stint left a ‘bad taste’ in his mouth
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GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Hansi Flick is now insisting for a player that Xavi also wanted at Barcelona
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GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Hansi Flick’s handling of €15m player is now paying dividends for Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 19: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 19, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi’s camp believes Barcelona midfield star has been ‘misled’ by someone from the club
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured during the Spanish league football match between UD Almeria and FC Barcelona at the Municipal Stadium of the Mediterranean Games in Almeria on May 16, 2024.
Xavi is ‘hurt and surprised’ by €80m Barcelona player’s statements – Report
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Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski celebrates with Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal and Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on May 19, 2024.
‘It’s something different’… Robert Lewandowski compares Hansi Flick’s Barcelona to Xavi’s last season
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