Tactics
Barcelona's midfield: Elite but still far from complete
A midfield trident of Pedri, De Jong and Gundogan is great on paper, but incomplete in practise.
Gavi
Profile
Gavi 2.0: From Xavi's utility player to a Barcelona superstar
Gavi is on his way to stardom. Here's his full scout report.
Video
What to expect from FC Barcelona in 2023/24
The 2023/24 LaLiga season is upon us and Barcelona have a crown to defend! But what do we know about Xavi’s tactical identity?
Opinion
How deep (and good) is Barcelona's squad actually?
Crippled with debt, Barca's squad is suboptimal and they will face face far more obstacles in the near future.
Tactics
Robbed of the ball and their identity but still alive and victorious
Xavi’s approach was transition heavy, prioritising natural and direct wingers on either flank for quick turnarounds, exploiting space and providing width
Review
Taming the Chaos: Making sense of Barcelona's madness against Real Sociedad
Xavi still needs time to finesse his style, but this was a good example of his adjusting tactically as the game grew
Profile
Pedri & Gavi: Co-existing in Xavi's jigsaw
Pedri is the more advanced and offensive while Gavi is the ball retainer and progressor