Opinion
Do Barcelona really need to be the protagonists every game?
Do Barcelona really need to be the protagonists every game?
Opinion
Do Barcelona really need to be the protagonists every game?
Profile
Raphinha not only embraces the role of a difference maker but also thrives in exactly what the squad has been missing
Preview
Athletic Club’s defensive structure is still solid but a couple of squeaky wheels alongside some mechanical flaws could cause trouble for Valverde’s men when they welcome the Catalan giants at San Mames this Sunday.
Opinion
Crippled with debt, Barca's squad is suboptimal and they will face face far more obstacles in the near future.
Tactics
Xavi’s approach was transition heavy, prioritising natural and direct wingers on either flank for quick turnarounds, exploiting space and providing width
Tactics
Barca miss the spark to get them over the final hurdle and lack the crucial bite to put the chances away.
Tactics
Barcelona’s fault was never capitalising on their controlled phases and then shutting off when it mattered the most
Tactics
Xavi's box midfield has been effective. But against United in the Europa League the first leg was a tactical failure.
Tactics
Xavi has a brilliant football mind. Can he temper that with man management and match experience to evolve into an elite coach?
Tactics
Raphinha is the master of the parallel run and we’ve already seen him reap the benefits of its (almost) unstoppable nature.
Tactics
Xavi has now had the worst start of any Barcelona coach with 50+ games since as early as 2001. 50 games, 28 wins, 11 draws and 11 defeats amount to a 56% win rate. Quite clearly, for a club of Barcelona’s aspirations, it is severely lacking.
Opinion
Barca are still in the red. But they sold some future assets to give the squad a decent facelift which papers over the cracks for now. This is by no means an escape.