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.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Xavi Harnandez of Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
23-year-old Barcelona winger reiterates his faith in Xavi: “We’re fully behind the coach”
Although FC Barcelona have advanced to the UEFA Champions League knock-out rounds after a gap of two years, the Catalans could not...
FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC played at Lluis Companys Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi’s intense Barcelona switch-up during halftime against Girona revealed
FC Barcelona head into their next match knowing the problems that came up against Girona. However, that clash against their Catalan opponents...
Newly-appointed FC Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi Hernandez (R) poses with FC Barcelona's Spanish president Joan Laporta during his presentation ceremony at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on November 8, 2021.
Laporta’s gesture reiterates support for Xavi after Barcelona lose to Girona
The defeat against Girona last night was particularly painful for FC Barcelona because the team had come into this match after two...
HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Xavi Harnandez of Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Compromise on Xavi’s core philosophy causing defensive problems for Barcelona – report
The loss that FC Barcelona suffered to Girona last night asks for a deep analysis of what went wrong, and things can...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10: Joao Felix of FC Barcelona competes for the ball with Eric Garcia of Girona FC during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 10, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi’s side feel the wrath of a determined Barcelona loanee – report
FC Barcelona is a club that many players will take great pride in overcoming. While the Catalan giants have many rivals and...
MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on November 25, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.
Five details Xavi’s Barcelona will need to be mindful of against Girona
FC Barcelona will soon face off against Girona in one of the most hotly anticipated clashes of La Liga. Michel’s side have...
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez
20-year-old Barcelona midfielder hopeful Xavi can be his club’s “Ferguson”
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DEC 3: Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona (R) during the Spanish
Simeone’s quip on Xavi’s protest elicits smiles amid Barcelona versus Atletico
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Xavi Harnandez of Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Xavi’s Barcelona follow the footsteps of former treble-winning dream team – report
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Ronald Araujo centre-back of Barcelona and Uruguay during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 3, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona captain hails Xavi, Felix, Pena after the win against Atletico Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Celta de Vigo at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Barcelona Spain.
Barcelona captain addresses Xavi as a coach, Dutch reunion and Atletico Madrid – report
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Xavi Harnandez of Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Xavi could make unprecedented decision for Barcelona vs Atletico
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona coach’s dream signing continues to impress – report
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on November 25, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.
Selection puzzle: Defensive options of Barcelona leave Xavi in a quandary
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Xavi Harnandez of Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Xavi picks surprise club that he wants Barcelona to avoid in UCL knockouts
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi continues to have faith in Barcelona defender’s risky choices – report
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SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Anderson Luis de Souza 'Deco' gives an speech during the unveiling of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo as new FC Barcelona players at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on September 02, 2023 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.
Deco talks Cancelo, Felix, Xavi after Barcelona secure a place in UCL Round of 16
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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.
Behind 2-1 win: Barcelona President’s gesture towards Xavi speaks volumes
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Presentation of Xavi Hernandez as the new coach of FC Barcelona, on 08th November 2021, in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona president unsatisfied with Xavi’s recent selections – report
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Xavi Harnandez of Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Rest or play? Barcelona fullback’s consistency now a problem for Xavi
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