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's midfielder Xavi Hernandez waves as he takes part in the celebrations held for their victory over Juventus, one day after the UEFA Champions League final football, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on June 7, 2015. Luis Suarez and Neymar scored second-half goals to give Barcelona a 3-1 Champions League final victory over Juventus on June 6, 2015 as the Spaniards became the first team to twice win the European treble.
Real Madrid throw dirt on Xavi’s legendary career at Barcelona
The realm of Spanish football is always full of drama surrounding Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both the El Clasico rivals are no...
FC Porto's Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao looks on before the start of the UEFA Champions League first round group H football match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on November 28, 2023.
Barcelona linked Portuguese manager to leave his club at the end of season
With Xavi Hernandez having already announced that he will step down from the coaching duties at FC Barcelona at the end of...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 31: Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates Joao Cancelo and Frenkie de Jong during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pedri talks Xavi, Roque, La Liga race after Barcelona 1-0 Osasuna
FC Barcelona have managed to overcome CA Osasuna with a 1-0 scoreline in La Liga. The clash was a special encounter beyond...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona defensive prodigy likely to get another start in La Liga
FC Barcelona are set to face Osasuna in their upcoming La Liga fixture, but the attention of everyone associated with the club...
HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 06: Marc-André ter Stegen of FC Barcelona warms up during a traing session of FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 06, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Xavi provides exact return date for injured Barcelona goalkeeper
At the moment, there remains a lot of disruption and chaos within Barcelona. The club has no idea at the moment about...
The president of the Spanish football league 'La Liga', Javier Tebas, speaks as he takes part in the forum Defense of the European Football Ecosystem, organized by La Vanguardia journal, on March 16, 2023 in Barcelona.
La Liga president believes Xavi’s Barcelona departure still reversible
The decision made by Xavi to leave FC Barcelona is one that has shocked the world over. Following the defeat to Villarreal,...
FC Barcelona Sports Director Anderson de Souza Deco is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023.
Deco planning to remodel Barcelona squad after Xavi – report
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FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023. Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.
Laporta envisions German mastermind at Barcelona helm – report
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi gestures during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Royal Antwerp FC and FC Barcelona at the Bosuilstadion in Antwerp, on December 13, 2023.
Three Barcelona targets that Deco told Xavi to forget about – report
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Barcelona coach target Jürgen Klopp
Stars aligning for Barcelona to have Jurgen Klopp on their bench
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: A detailed view of the corner flag prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Premier League coach can emerge as an option for Barcelona
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FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023. Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.
Laporta dreams of bringing departing Liverpool coach to Barcelona – report
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Two alternative options for injured Barcelona fullback – report
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BILBAO, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is challenged by Mikel Vesga of Athletic Club during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on January 24, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
Barcelona take home only one positive from Athletic Club clash
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
New Barcelona arrival hopes to spark to life against Athletic Club
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
In-form forward saved his Barcelona career with a single text
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Xavi Hernandez, Manager of FC Barcelona applauds the fans following their side's defeat and elimination from the UEFA Champions League in the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern München at Spotify Camp Nou on October 26, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi to recover two superstars from injury for Barcelona vs Bilbao
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 04: Oriol Romeu of FC Barcelona looks on before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 04, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Struggling Barcelona midfielder finds his footing again under Xavi
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona, is seen during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on November 25, 2023, in Madrid, Spain.
Former Barcelona player could be the side’s next coach – report
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Barcelona coaching target Mikel Arteta
Arsenal coach likened by Barcelona as potential Xavi replacement – report
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