Here's how XAVI' BARCELONA toying with REAL MADRID 👏

12 points clear in La Liga. Triumphs in the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey's first semi-final. It looks like Xavi owns Real Madrid right now. Furthermore, Xavi Hernandez is the first Barcelona manager to win three Clásicos in one year since Pep Guardiola in 2011. All European clubs fear Real Madrid, and Real Madrid fear FC Barcelona. This quote said by Thierry Henry ideally fits to describe Barca's potential. This club has what it takes to return to the top of the football elite, starting with complete dominance on the domestic stage. This is what we are gonna talk about today, pointing out the incredible work Xavi and his coaching staff made so far. Let's go! So, Barcelona beat Real Madrid again. Again. Third time in a row. You get used to good things very fast, right Barca fans? The outline of this El Clásico was indeed worrying for all the culists. The Negreira case seemed to do its job and spoil the atmosphere in Barca's locker room. But Xavi himself knows how to not only cope with such psychological pressure, but also set the right mood for the team. Everybody's questioning Barca's past achievements because of the Negreira case. A journalist provocatively asked the head of El Clásico. I don't care. They can say whatever they want. I never believed that we won or were gonna win because of the referees. If that were the case, I would leave. Just as I don't want them to harm me, I don't want them to do me any good, Xavi replied. Well, that's a decent answer, you must admit. The coach showed an extremely positive reaction, which spread through the locker room and transformed into a fighting spirit. Xavi didn't prepare any surprises for Madrid. This is the third match between the teams in six months, and hence both coaches were prepared for each other as never before. The Barcelona boss again preferred his traditional 4-3-3 formation, with Xavi playing as a fast winger. The only surprise in the starting lineup was the appearance of Sergio Herberto from the first minutes, as Frenkie Sierra was expected to come out in the midfield instead. Here's the Blaugrana starting XI, Ter Stegen took his place in goal, Araujo played as right back to take on Vinicius, Koundé and Christensen formed the defensive duo. Balde on the left, Sergio Busquets in the holding zone, with Frenkie de Jong and Sergio Herberto playing a bit higher in midfield. Xavi took the role of a false winger, Rafinha on the right-hand side and Lewandowski as the main danger power in front. Real Madrid looked, in fact, like a mirror reflection, with Fede Valverde playing as a false winger. Hard to wind goal, Carvajal played with Militao, Rüdiger and Mendy in defense. Kamavinga joined by Tani Kroos and Madrić in midfield, with three attacking players in front, Valverde, Benzema and Vinicius. Nothing can emphasize Barcelona's mood for the game better than Xavi's post-match stats. Most duels won, 9. Most fouls committed, 4. Most fouls won, 4. And no other player completed more take-ons, 3 successful dribbles for Barca's golden boy. Barcelona looked energized from the first to the last minute, doing everything in their power to win La Liga in a direct battle with their biggest rival. The Blue Garnets traditionally used high-pressing and sustained ball control, this time outplaying Madrid in the battle for the ball as well. 54% against 46% in terms of ball possession. Also, the host turned out to be more aggressive in attack, 17 against 11 shots. So what did Barcelona do to make a difference and get a late winner? Probably due to the fact that this time Kessier decided to shoot the ball in the direction avoiding Ansu Fati's interference. But jokes aside, several factors worked out well here. As always, a solid performance in defense from the stellar back four. Everyone played productively in the midfield, complemented by the impressive contribution by Lewandowski and Rovinja in attack. The Pole finally woke up and did a brilliant job as his backheel pass that led to the final goal is pure art. It seemed that Barca were mentally prepared for this battle. Today is one of my best days as a Barca coach. One of the key points of the game was that we reduced our losses. The aim was not to give the ball to Real Madrid. It was a spectacular game. We dominated many aspects of the game. We were also very good in high pressing and it's true that we finally fought in the second half. I think it's a match you can be happy with. I think we were better than Real Madrid. Xavi said after the match and it's really hard to disagree with him, although Carl Ancelotti claimed that Las Blancas deserved the victory and it's much harder to agree with Carletto, isn't it? Xavi in a very short time became an El Clásico specialist, having four victories over Real Madrid. It's funny that in the list of Hernández's most favorite games, there are following clubs along with the greatest club in the world, Aldo Real, Al Arabi, Alali and others you can see in front of you right now. It's also worth adding that since taking charge of Barcelona, Real Madrid is the team that Xavi has beaten the most. Well, it turns out that Xavi owns Real Madrid, as football fans like to say. However, Xavi doesn't relax, setting the team on the right track. This is what the Barca coach said after El Clásico. Last year, we were 12 points behind Real Madrid. Everything has changed and the players are working very, very well. We have to appreciate that. So far, we have only won the Super Cup, but one thing is certain, now we can only lose La Liga. The team doesn't depend on Lewandowski, Henry or anyone else. We could have thrown the game away after conceding an early go, but we didn't. We must appreciate what the players did that night. The coach said, Barcelona look well prepared for great achievements because Xavi managed to do the main thing. Barcelona received three offers for Frank Casier in January from Italian and English clubs. Xavi, for his part, decided to keep the player. Frank also wanted to stay, at least until the end of the season. A crucial goal for Barca's season tonight. Fabrizio Romano tweeted after the game. For the Ivorian, this accurate shot turned into a goal he will probably remember for a lifetime. I'm happy to score a goal. It's very important for me. It's hard to understand this feeling. An incredible feeling. I'm very happy that I scored a goal in front of 95,000 spectators at camp now. I didn't believe that I would score. The midfielder said after the match. This story is one of many that takes place every day in the Barcelona camp. Xavi devotes a lot of time to preparing the players psychologically for the matches and supports them as much as possible. In recent episodes, we were already pointing out how many players significantly improved under Xavi. Ter Stegen, Arujo, Baldi, Frank de Jong, Gavi, Hedri, Dembélé and Rafinha. But what is no less important is that the coach knows how to work with the bench. Special stories of this kind of work became the examples of Kiosier, Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres. And now it's time to focus on the Spaniards. Xavi understands how much the boys are worried about themselves scoring not many goals in this period, but constantly expresses full confidence in both at press conferences, saying Goals will definitely come. Both Ansu and Ferran are players of high potential. I believe in them. And indeed, Ferran looks more alive in recent matches, while Fati is still a shadow of himself. But anyway, we are confident that sooner or later he will also end his unfortunate streak. In fact, Xavi knows how to find the key to each of his players. This is another reason for Barcelona's impressive domestic success, where the Cotlands are confidently heading for the treble. Xavi created the main thing in this Barcelona. It's a real team, and a real family, who the player is ready to fight for each other as well as for their coach. This photo from the dressing room after the El Clásico victory is a perfect illustration of the current atmosphere in the team. No financial fair play, institutional problems, court appearances, license issues, unregistered renewals. Negrera, Espai Barça, Messi's departure, but Barcelona will win La Liga. This is why it's more than a club. Always coming back, despite everything. Concluding the episode with nice words by local famous journalist Tony Juan Martí. And that's for sure. Very well said. Messi and club. Visca el Barça. Dear friends, don't forget to support this video with a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. 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