How Xavi changed Barcelona’s identity

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  • @sc522
    @sc522 ปีที่แล้ว +836

    I think Barca neads squad depth to become really competitive. It´s alarming that when 3 players are missing (Pedri, Dembele and De Jong) you stop being a dominant team and start struggling and losing games.
    Great video, thank you!

    • @thepurist_
      @thepurist_  ปีที่แล้ว +235

      City have really changed the game when it comes to squad depth. I think pre-City it would be unthinkable to maintain the same level after losing your three best players.

    • @williamsodonon7081
      @williamsodonon7081 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @@thepurist_True. Guardiola has created a system with replaceable parts

    • @rialpleya
      @rialpleya ปีที่แล้ว +151

      @@williamsodonon7081 that's easier when you have all the money in the world and less strict financial fair-play rules

    • @agssilv5919
      @agssilv5919 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@rialpleya this like not all leagues will look the other way will u piss all over financial fairplay and past merits with the objective of getting bigger

    • @williamsodonon7081
      @williamsodonon7081 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rialpleya true

  • @charlief7785
    @charlief7785 ปีที่แล้ว +1149

    People should realize that Xavi's task is far more monumental than Pep when he coached Barca. Pep inherited Rijkaard team that had two seasons on a lower level, but still managed to reach CL semis against Man U and lost by a single goal, that team had Xavi at 28 or so, Iniesta at 24, and of course the future GOAT at 20 about to hit his prime. I'm not trying to discredit Pep, he did turn those players from great to absolutely phenomenal, but he did catch Barcelona at a far better moment.
    Xavi inherited a club in ashes more like Rijkaard in his first season, but without a Ronaldinho to add that special quality for big games. No Messi, ageing Busquets and Pique, and absolutely no structure left by the incompetent Bartomeu. He is basically rebuilding from scratch, and this is just his first full season. Even Pep struggled to get both Bayern and City off the ground with his style on his first attempt, and Pep Bayern were treble winners, and City had far more established players. So hopefully people don't judge Xavi by unfair and out of context standards, but I won't hold my breath.

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      But Xavi will rebuild

    • @miquelmolera8325
      @miquelmolera8325 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      true words 👏🏻

    • @CristianmrWuno
      @CristianmrWuno ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Pep got a team that went from losing the league by 18 points to Madrid, to then destroy and toy with Madrid in their own field. Rijkaard had a team that was good but that was going down for the lack of professionalism, he kicked the big names out and called a guy called Busquets from third division to bench Toure, and moved Xavi and Iniesta from CAM and wings to CM, the rest is history. But yeah, Xavi can't make signings like Pep couldve done in the past if he wanted a certain player on his team. Xavi also got a team with a poor mentality and 0 football knowledge on possesion and the type of football Xavi plays

    • @charlief7785
      @charlief7785 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      @@CristianmrWuno All true. Again, Pep influence was phenomenal and he is still the GOAT manager, especially having the ridiculous balls of as 1st time manager kicking out the star of that team(Ronaldinho) and all the heavy weights, signing Dani Alves and of course, Busquets discovery is 100% on him. The entire midfield trident Busquets-Xavi-Iniesta is 100% his, as Rijkaard saw the latter two as either one or the other.
      But it's a different beast picking up a team that was slacking for two years but the club was still financially viable to a team that's been in ashes for at least 2017(last season with Luis Enrique) and completely lost their roots. Barcelona before Xavi was an absolute trainwreck of a club, with Guardiola the team was poor, but the club was still solid financially and had a couple of young talents that were readily awaiting their opportunity.
      TLDR Pep had to rebuild a team, Xavi has to rebuild a club.

    • @Latimish
      @Latimish ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@@CristianmrWuno yeah but if you were around then you'd know that complacency was the biggest issue with that team. Dinho was partying all the time, Deco didn't seem motivated and Messi kept getting injured. The talent was never in doubt when Pep took over, he even had the luxury of selling off Ronaldinho and Deco.

  • @austinedeclan10
    @austinedeclan10 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    This season's Barcelona kit was gorgeous. A fitting armour for the conquers of La Liga. This will go down as an icon football shirt.

    • @shottskies
      @shottskies ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I thought it was their ugliest jersey in probably 30 years.

    • @Mour1ada
      @Mour1ada ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @shottskies how it's soo nice, dark blue kit with the famous blue red strips

    • @knmk777
      @knmk777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i hate the shoulder

    • @nirki
      @nirki ปีที่แล้ว +30

      ​@@shottskiesHow it's very nice. Last year is the ugliest

    • @umarmars47
      @umarmars47 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thw conquers of Conference League ❤❤

  • @akshatkhatoria2699
    @akshatkhatoria2699 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    best football page on youtube

  • @nakdickson
    @nakdickson ปีที่แล้ว +289

    I've been thinking Xavi being direct is influenced by the fact that he hasn't gotten the team/players where he wanted yet. So he's compromising to win few titles to take away little bit of pressure. More possession might be his long term goal but unless get get specific kind players and some of the players needs to develop and understand the basics first.

    • @josephkamanu7329
      @josephkamanu7329 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      now you understand his obsession on bringing messi back

    • @nakdickson
      @nakdickson ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@josephkamanu7329 I do, both in the sporting and financial department.

    • @thepurist_
      @thepurist_  ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I think this is a very reasonable take

    • @iykebrobbey4937
      @iykebrobbey4937 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nice take bro I was just realising that they ply more direct with crosses and all it's unlike the Barcelona I know

    • @sugarkookiewithsometae4245
      @sugarkookiewithsometae4245 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@iykebrobbey4937 Makes sense. With Dembele as a winger and Lewandowski as a forward crosses make sense.
      God knows that Messi had no use of crosses.

  • @bythecliff
    @bythecliff ปีที่แล้ว +311

    Xavi has understood that tiki-taka is dead. You cannot play tiki-taka without Xavi-Iniesta-Busquets-Messi. Being an inexperienced manager with a young squad, he has done a fantastic job. With time, the tactics will be more polished and we'll see significant improvement. Don't forget that Zidane, Pep, Lucho all inherited well established squads with world class players.

    • @asm7406
      @asm7406 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Tikitaka is one of the styles that came out of Cruyffism. Guardiola, Teg Han, Luis Enrique, Xavi and Arteta have the same base but their own styles

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@asm7406but he need to adjust

    • @wingedhussar1453
      @wingedhussar1453 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tika taka is outdated like total control netherlands.the game is wayyy faster now .Tika taka slow buildup would get countered and would get destroyed 5-0 each game these days

    • @oyesinterlude
      @oyesinterlude ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@wingedhussar1453 no it is not lmao, you just need technicians to be able to play it. the play styles currently have been used way before this current game

    • @wingedhussar1453
      @wingedhussar1453 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@oyesinterlude if thts the case then why did one of the technicians himself xavi change his team

  • @BerSeben0502
    @BerSeben0502 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Great video. I think the next season will provide some more answers about the quality of Xavi's work. He clearly did a great job and reestablished Barça as a national force in Spain, but at the cost of mediocre performances in Europe and a painful loss to Real at Copa del Rey. My bet is that Barça will contend for another La Liga title if everything goes to plan, specially in the financial and squad building part, but the european performance will be more important than it was this season.

    • @thepurist_
      @thepurist_  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I agree. Although the ‘everything going to plan’ part is far from guaranteed!

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@thepurist_but how long took it is gonna be ready ?

    • @nirki
      @nirki ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I expect the UCL to have terrible refereeing again. What happend this year will probably happen again

    • @lamaramv1147
      @lamaramv1147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lexkanyima2195 That will Soley lie on this summer's transfer saga, if Barça could get a majority of the players they are seeking for then we would see a fast revolution

  • @messicomps344
    @messicomps344 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Our xGA worries me. A lot of those 1-0 wins we've scraped this season will probably turn into 1-1s if we don't sort out what makes us concede so many chances. So far Ter Stegen is covering up our inadequacies but as we saw when Ernesto Valverde overperformed his xG and xGA, it doesn't work on the biggest stage. Need better depth, but sadly our finances won't allow

    • @thepurist_
      @thepurist_  ปีที่แล้ว +120

      It’s a big over-performance, but Barca’s xGA is still the best in Europe (25.4). So the system is working regardless of Ter Stegen’s immense season.

    • @lainodn
      @lainodn ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@thepurist_ ​@The Purist Football You completely don't take into account gamestates. When we concede, we begin to play worse (this is not the case for every team, but it is for this Xavi-built team), and the opposition, better. Especially if it's multiple goals, then we're 95% dead.

    • @ddkay6478
      @ddkay6478 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@lainodn Y'all talking like Xavi's Barça is lucky to be great defensively in Laliga.... 33 games of luck lol.
      => 11 GA in 33 games
      => 26 clean sheet. RECORD in Laliga history
      => and prior to that, Xavi's Barça had beaten Zidane's Madrid record for longest unbeaten away streak in Laliga
      Off the ball situations is really what Xavi been working with this Barça.

    • @lainodn
      @lainodn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ddkay6478 Do you know what Xg is

    • @Sonicboom726
      @Sonicboom726 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ddkay6478 the only reason barca had great defensive record in league because they don't face good attackers regularly in league.
      Laliga is now crap their is a reason that barca defence gets exposed in UCl let's don't Even talk about UCL they even failed in uel as well barca defence is so overrated the only good team they face in laliga is real Madrid others are just crap

  • @Luis33371
    @Luis33371 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    When this Barca get a good physical condition and experience enough to compete against the big clubs un Europe and being mentally strong when difficult times come, this Barca will be able to win the Champions

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They have to train with that intensity

  • @sebastiangonzalez424
    @sebastiangonzalez424 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Lets not forget that this is the first year of xavi with a team that has not experiencie. The best part its yet to come!!

  • @nafiislam7048
    @nafiislam7048 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Johan cruyff said ""Quality without results is pointless. Results without quality is boring." Sometimes people have this idea of Barcelona's play as being 2000 side passes and 80 percent possession, but in real football a good coach finds balance of style and effectiveness. That's why Pep is still at the top, and Xavi has remade Barca

  • @mahmoudahmed4609
    @mahmoudahmed4609 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The reason i want messi back is not only sentimental or what he is capable of individually but how much this man understands football and tempo and how to control it

    • @edsonmawalla4203
      @edsonmawalla4203 ปีที่แล้ว

      Barcelona depend on pressing and speed and that's something messi can't do

    • @mahmoudahmed4609
      @mahmoudahmed4609 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edsonmawalla4203 argentina depend on pressing and speed

    • @mahmoudahmed4609
      @mahmoudahmed4609 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edsonmawalla4203 plus most of the barca players aren't capable of making proper quick decisons

    • @edsonmawalla4203
      @edsonmawalla4203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mahmoudahmed4609 xavi uses a man to man pressing system which is why Barcelona are Intense but the problem is that it is very tiring and they can't keep it up, it's the same one that Manchester city used against real Madrid. The issue is that in such a system everyone needs to press so that the intensity remains, argentina use a zonal pressing system which is not as intense. So this means that xavi must abandon his man to man pressing system for messi to fit in

    • @edsonmawalla4203
      @edsonmawalla4203 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mahmoudahmed4609 that's not true, this was their first season with this system and that takes time but you can see that they have gotten better. Next season if they can get bernado silva and a good cdm then the team will grow, bringing in messi will bring in money but he will contribute nothing on the field

  • @williamsodonon7081
    @williamsodonon7081 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    People throw words like inexperience & physique around about Xavi and his squad, but tell that to Bernardo Silva against Bayern.
    A talent & and a good plan trumps that and clearly Xavi is on the right track with his current squad.

  • @jordan_0914
    @jordan_0914 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Xavi's Barca is like the complete opposite of Valverde's Barca (last to win La Liga). Valverde was all about Ball retention, long spells of possession, even sacrificing Counters for possession. I love Xavi's higher intensity compared to Valverde's super slow football with minimal movement.

    • @kofiantwi768
      @kofiantwi768 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Not true Valverde was more direct and pragmatic

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kofiantwi768that's true

    • @jordan_0914
      @jordan_0914 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kofiantwi768 in most big games and his 2nd season yes. But 17-18 Barca had no wingers, had to adapt with Paulinho/Sergi playing as false wingers 🙃

    • @kofiantwi768
      @kofiantwi768 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jordan_0914 in my opinion valverde didn't fail because of his tactics but the teams lack of character and even messi noticed that after the bayern game which setien coached.

    • @jordan_0914
      @jordan_0914 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @kofiantwi768 I partially agree. Valverde's team was very mediocre at times. The team did/does lack character. We've had multiple coaches and still have a weak mentality in the biggest moments.

  • @MR_IG
    @MR_IG ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Since it has now been known that busquets will leave barca, I would love to see you make a video on: 1. why he was very integral to this club's success for the past 15 years. 2. The repercussions of his leaving to Xavi's plans. And 3. How he's gonna be replaced.

  • @hungotuan4431
    @hungotuan4431 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Faster means less risk and less reliant on Pedri. KInda an inevitable change

  • @theredcomet4301
    @theredcomet4301 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    the play style may change, but the principles remain

  • @brandonflexer10
    @brandonflexer10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I believe Xavi's Barça is a bit more direct than what he would consider 'ideal' because of the type of players he inherited/got. The likes of Ferran Torres, Raphinha are players that are more suited for transitional moments rather than a more controlled approach. On top of that, they are good players but probably not ELITE. And at that level, it makes a huge difference.

  • @elijaharmstrong6641
    @elijaharmstrong6641 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing video as always! Your football mind is unbelievable ♥️

  • @kelzreallife8293
    @kelzreallife8293 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I think Xavi is blending the philosophy he was coached with as a player with the efficiency/directness he saw with the Madrid teams he faced back in the days (Long balls And quick space exploitation )

  • @williamsodonon7081
    @williamsodonon7081 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing videos. Lots of fans don’t see/understand tactics(or do so slowly) but your videos help with that.

  • @stevenecheverria5032
    @stevenecheverria5032 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This channel has the best tactical break downs with out even trying

  • @onjadar
    @onjadar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is so good. It answers most of my questions about this Barca team this season. I guess you had the same questions beforehand to compile your research and create such an awesome video.

  • @quinten3628
    @quinten3628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That xga vs ga stat is craazy. All season i’ve been wondering what the actual xga is

  • @noufal4035
    @noufal4035 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As always great content, keep coming with quality contents

  • @yespaul1807
    @yespaul1807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just came across this channel today and it is pretty good. Great analysis.

  • @giancarlosrivera1594
    @giancarlosrivera1594 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great video. I think that this summer will be a big summer for Xavi. Losing players like Pedri, De Jong and Dembele hurt us, especially in Europe and domestic titles. Depth is needed, and I think if Xavi can secure his players, we'll compete in Europe like Barca is known for.

  • @jidemafolabomi9278
    @jidemafolabomi9278 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to come back to comment on this video while watching today's game against Espanyol. So far it's been an example of what is possible when the system works.

  • @flyingraijinnxb
    @flyingraijinnxb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never change the way you present the content. It is the best.❤

    • @eseisobi9768
      @eseisobi9768 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it ain't broke, dont fix it

  • @totalfootball7879
    @totalfootball7879 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, at this point no one matches your analysis💯 keep it up.

  • @HIM-lk6of
    @HIM-lk6of ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video mate.
    Really excited for this unit and looking forward to this summer transfer window as it may be crucial relative to Xavi's core ideas and our ability to bring those to life.
    Besides being as vertical as we have (I was pleasantly surprised with how direct Xavi has been); I hope we relax on pressing as high as often as that almost always results in the Low Block from most modest and lesser teams. My main idea as a solution to that, play in a mid-block and not force teams into that deep, compact ultra defensive shape in the first place. Secondly would be improvement in personnel which should lead to greater synergy, automations and instances of improvisation within Xavi's framework.

    • @fotrj
      @fotrj ปีที่แล้ว

      Remove your pfp. It is disrespectful

  • @g.nikhilsai6845
    @g.nikhilsai6845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro your voice is soo soothing, i couldn't finish the video in 2 attempts.

  • @amu7379
    @amu7379 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pedri is absolutely essential for providing some control in this aggressive system right now. Which is why I think they need a controller Busquets replacement too rather than say an Amrabat.

  • @ramneitor
    @ramneitor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing analysis Buddy.

  • @m0skit0
    @m0skit0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You said Athletic and not Bilbao, you deserve my like, sir

  • @nobodiniotv4883
    @nobodiniotv4883 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are one of the best football pages i've seen on youtube...
    keep going

  • @farhaanhussain9035
    @farhaanhussain9035 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great analysis !

  • @KurdishYoutubeKSAS
    @KurdishYoutubeKSAS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for all the things you do

  • @2_in_wann
    @2_in_wann ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mate this Page deserves Billion views 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @arnoldnzeyimana3214
    @arnoldnzeyimana3214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really do enjoy watching these deep analysis videos from the purist. Keep it up, please 🙏🏾

  • @oboiraelisha7907
    @oboiraelisha7907 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been waiting for you bro

  • @k.p.7966
    @k.p.7966 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a good analysis, really enjoyed watching it. I followed and hope your channel blows up soon. Keep up the good work!

  • @chibombachibomba1158
    @chibombachibomba1158 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your football IQ is beyond amazing. Continue with the same energy and spirit

  • @DS-uj3bt
    @DS-uj3bt ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude your explanation is perfection......your breakdown even helps in playing flfa

  • @isaacong77
    @isaacong77 ปีที่แล้ว

    The questions you ask are rlly instructive for aspiring analysts watching this 👍😊

  • @miikamiinala4833
    @miikamiinala4833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy good and mature analysis. You have a new subscriber, easily.

  • @Porridge_Master
    @Porridge_Master ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your insight is top quality sir. Thanks

  • @emmanuelgoodnews9746
    @emmanuelgoodnews9746 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Barca have been really great defensively this season,so i think the problem is with the attack,especially the LW with the inconsistencies of Ansu & ferran torres they need to add an attacker to that flank

  • @Darduel
    @Darduel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    people really don`t realize how once the kick-off whistle goes off, it`s like 70-80% on the players to win the game and preform, even if you are the best coach in the world there is very little you can do to affect the result and Barca just needs more quality/mature players, we are literally on zero budget working through market chances so I don`t expect us to compete in Europe next year as well

  • @victormugishar.5812
    @victormugishar.5812 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well said, Sir! I really wish you could upload more on a weekly basis but then I am still worried about this coming season. We are talking about Busquets leaving and Gundogan coming in, probably Messi as well. A lot of these principles will change. But regardless of all these changes, how close can this team with this sporting project challenges in the semi-final of the UCL?

  • @JoshBueno8
    @JoshBueno8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s so Xavi to exploit space, remember how he used to play as a player, always deep passes and always creating space! Great vid!

  • @wisnuops
    @wisnuops ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wondering how Xavi tactics compared to Klopp's Liverpool. I am seeing so many similarities. High possession, but more direct.

  • @jayrajpareek4716
    @jayrajpareek4716 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Imagine Messi in this system... He is super smart can do better then anyone to drag defenders and use space.

  • @eyalcohen2372
    @eyalcohen2372 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for being very professional in your attitude. In all of your videos. Truly a very good football TH-cam channel 👏

  • @xolo.creative
    @xolo.creative ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great watch 🎉

  • @Christian_Bagger
    @Christian_Bagger ปีที่แล้ว

    Stuff like this takes time. Football doesn’t happen in an instant, even though in these times we get and expect everything in an instant… stuff like this takes time.

  • @tridibroy007
    @tridibroy007 ปีที่แล้ว

    man i just love your videos 🔥🔥 the only thing is that make more videos on a daily basis, would love that and one more thing make a comparison video between amrabat and zubimendi (i prefer amrabat tho)

  • @muhammadfoad7945
    @muhammadfoad7945 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing analysis man keep it up, especially on barca games , im sharing your channel on facebook and Twitter 👍 ❤

  • @MarCo-pt2sr
    @MarCo-pt2sr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gundogan Messi and Martinez will make us solid in all positions especially amrabaat

  • @akhdanwirataram4911
    @akhdanwirataram4911 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you cover other clubs that are doing excellent right now than Barcelona? I'm interested to see your take on them because i think that would help a lot of people understand their team more

  • @snigdhamishra8057
    @snigdhamishra8057 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been waiting so longgggg!

  • @aukalender
    @aukalender ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would love to see you compare early ajax, cruyff teams, barca pep, germany pep, england pep, luis enrique, arteta, xavi, van gaal etc

  • @rakijesina
    @rakijesina ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bro! Simply GREAT!

  • @agbaivictor6884
    @agbaivictor6884 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thing you shared this on twitter

  • @k-mastersaeyong2759
    @k-mastersaeyong2759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tiki taka is basically all about the pass & movements, barca philosophy is definitely still there

  • @aaa6072
    @aaa6072 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's sort of a return to how Cruyff's Barca played against teams that didn't allow them to play through the middle. Pep and Koeman would switch play and try to find Stoichkov or Beguiristain, who would cut inside to shoot or layoff for Romario.
    The squad doesnt have an experienced player in the midfield that gives them the composure and dynamism required to dictate a game in and out of possession. Pedri and Gavin are still too young and cannot be relied upon to play 50+ games a season at their best level. With Busquets leaving I kind of get why Xavi wanted Zubimendi, but they'll need a lot more than a DM. With all the financial restrictions this won't be a rebuild Xavi can finish in one summer.
    My worry is more with the hierarchy than Xavi. They're swayed too much by sentiment.

  • @kuantize
    @kuantize ปีที่แล้ว

    Best football channel on TH-cam

  • @raymondthomas382
    @raymondthomas382 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really solid analysis. Really good video.

  • @vinayak4x
    @vinayak4x ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video

  • @oskarnogalski8178
    @oskarnogalski8178 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think all this is to say is that this team is relatively young in their identity of tearing apart space.
    I think that, funny enough, the fact that Lewandowski underperformed while also being the league’s top goal scorer speaks to his brilliance as a striker in a new league on a young and inexperienced team, but also to just HOW inexperienced this team is as a unit.
    Going through so much bull in the last few years has only afforded Barca to function on individual greatness sometimes making something happen. But now, with an experienced forward, they were able to practice putting together better chances, and beginning to mould their identity of murdering space.
    As it stands, the future is bright as long as Lewandowski, De Jong, and (arguably most importantly) Pedri stay healthy. Lewandowski for his near guaranteed consistency, De Jong for his brilliance in playmaking and creative thinking, and Pedri for decision making up top. Others like Dembele, Kounde, Balde, and Gavi are also critical, but I think those three will be key in up keeping Barca as they try to fit a replacement for Sergio, while strengthening the future of Barca.

  • @davedave6514
    @davedave6514 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned them from a CL Team into an UEL Team. Fire bro

  • @jobx3x
    @jobx3x ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With Busquets retiring, I hope we'll see a double pivot with de Jong and a more physical/defensive player, so Frenkie can focus on moving forward and carrying the ball between the lines, so he can open spaces for passes/through balls. I think he didn't reached his full potential yet and that would give him more freedom and responsibility.

  • @mathewhaukongo4303
    @mathewhaukongo4303 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Purist foootball uploads a video:
    Me: I prayed for days like these.

  • @HasanMuhammad-y5d
    @HasanMuhammad-y5d ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next season will be different considering Xavi now has a definite system in 3223, at the start of this season Barça didn't have a specific style and were often relying on individual quality in a traditional 433 with players often playing in roles they were not familiar with.

  • @gabrieldrg7814
    @gabrieldrg7814 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your channel bro.

  • @abiodun-b9
    @abiodun-b9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Xavi has done a phenomenal job, considering the profligate spending in the past& mortgaging of the future.

  • @Mrraghvend
    @Mrraghvend ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With Busquets and Alba (most probably) leaving next season, Eric, Ferran, Alonso, Kessie, Roberto leaving as well. Sales of Umtiti, Lenglet, Dest too. Barca should work on squad depth. Quite a few world class free agents for them. Gundo, Thuram, Ndicka Martinez, Grimaldo, Messi (hopefully) and players to invest in Arnau, Amrabat, Fabricio Diaz. Nico and Abde's return. Xavi is making Barca Europe ready. He just needs squad depth.

  • @sulemanamohammed9456
    @sulemanamohammed9456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work an incredible analysis. Great

  • @HasanMahmud-ix8yk
    @HasanMahmud-ix8yk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    14:23 I see what you did there 👀👀

  • @rtxmax8223
    @rtxmax8223 ปีที่แล้ว

    The match of the season was Utd vs Barca. Both played in Europa but the spectacle was none the less of a CL match.

  • @habaalshem9266
    @habaalshem9266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pep's Barca team and Ajax 1995- the 2 best club teams ever, by far. Simply untouchable teams😱

  • @mrbabyhugh
    @mrbabyhugh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:12 single most important factor. Yes Pedri & De Jong have Barca DNA, but it wasnt developed so they dont know the positioning & movement required, it will take time to develop. They showed glimpse of it after leading Madrid 4 and they just started to pass around in small circles. But to execute that in a game you trying to get scote advantage not as easy. By 2025 we should start seeing more of it by default.

  • @justjoel7861
    @justjoel7861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make a video on Liverpools new tactics under klopp.What it could lead to and its weaknesses.
    Great video by the way.

  • @T-19-
    @T-19- ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Barca fan, I couldn’t be happier with Xavi since he came. It’s an onwards & upwards journey now.

  • @SolaceonAce
    @SolaceonAce ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Analysis.
    I have a question though.
    As mentioned in the vid, the execution and 'when?' factor solely depends on the players, but what more does the team need to be able to compete in Europe. "Weaker" teams such as Benfica,Leverkussen and even Roma has played well and appealing football in Europe. How can Barça compete at that same level or maybe a higher level?

  • @Reu_ag
    @Reu_ag 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Who is here because xavi is linked to united

  • @harmony-judahinyang5353
    @harmony-judahinyang5353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Analysis 🤌🏾✨

  • @moemenchalouati4182
    @moemenchalouati4182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do a end of the season analysis on how good barcelona are and could they compete for the champions league next season

  • @pheonixharima3162
    @pheonixharima3162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What i have realized about Xavi is that he is very midfield and Pep is very defensive midfield. Those two positions are actual much different than what it seems. They are not the same. Pep likes and wants to pass on the angles and continuous, but it isnt tiki taka, it is counters. Xavi passes to hold the ball more. very different.

  • @sorinruga3434
    @sorinruga3434 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do people think Enzo would have been a good Busqets replacement? (purely tactical, ignoring price)

    • @henryvillatoro6190
      @henryvillatoro6190 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No he is more like frenkie de jong. Zubimendi is the closest to Busquets

    • @sorinruga3434
      @sorinruga3434 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@henryvillatoro6190 I think you're right. I can imagine xavi making it work somehow, but I don't think It's optimal

    • @barcahebo.3637
      @barcahebo.3637 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amrabat can do the job too.
      I hope we can sign Amrabat.

  • @bahaadeenal-ees1488
    @bahaadeenal-ees1488 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very well. Who would you sign for Barca in right back the way it is now, and who in front aside from Vitor Rorque and Ez abde come back, assuming we get rid of all Fati, Farran, Raphinha, am contemplating Son Heing-min.

  • @Pr0digalKnight
    @Pr0digalKnight ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good analysis bud

  • @TheFazunkl
    @TheFazunkl ปีที่แล้ว

    extremely interesting, thank you!

  • @RahulSharma-qc4sx
    @RahulSharma-qc4sx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The key to barca play is the capabilities of our CDM. He is the center of all actions and making the play......with busi leaving I hope FDJ will do this job beautifully

  • @nirki
    @nirki ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think that Xavi is a great coach. The squad is not good enough yet and it will become better with time. We should become better financially every year. The young players will also become better and we can have better signings for better depth.

  • @michaela2776
    @michaela2776 ปีที่แล้ว

    U should do a video of a prediction signings and how u expect the team to play and where will they finish in the ucl.
    E.g. if they sign Gundogan, Amarat, Roque… how will the team improve.

  • @raghavpandey3174
    @raghavpandey3174 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    forca barca❤💙
    love the content bro u deserve more subs :D

  • @barcahebo.3637
    @barcahebo.3637 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks bro, great video👍
    I think Xavi is doing great.
    Lets bring La Liga throphy, home to Barcelona again.
    Vamos Barça 💪💙❤

    • @oloyedemutiat6881
      @oloyedemutiat6881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We've won it already Visca Barca 💙❤

  • @babyjesus9011
    @babyjesus9011 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel, a suggestion tho, make a 5 -10 seconds intro before talking. It makes the listening experience much better.

  • @kgweleyadinao
    @kgweleyadinao ปีที่แล้ว

    I seriously need you to do a break down of Di Zerbi Brighton team please 🤲🏾🕯