Xavi Hernandez Reflects on His 100 Games as Coach of FC Barcelona

Xavi Hernandez He will complete 100 games as coach of the FC Barcelona next Wednesday at Until Dragao against him Porto with the aim of strengthening the leadership in the group stage of the Champions League. Consulted by Mundo Deportivothe man from Egara agreed to participate in a 10 question test proposed on the best and worst of his first 99 games on the Barça bench. These are his responses:

1

best match

The victory in the Super Cup against Madrid. It was our first title, against Madrid and the game that day perfectly reflects the idea we want.

2

Most special victory

Last year’s derby against Espanyol, the day we won the League. We won the title, at the home of the citizen rival and it was also one of our best games.

3

Hardest defeat

The 0-3 at home against Bayern last season, which marked the final goodbye to the Champions League.

4

Most complicated rival

Madrid is always very complicated. And Bayern too.

5

Most difficult player to stop

Rashford cost us a lot. Also Vinicius, Benzema…

6

Tactic or tweak that worked best

We have been introducing several variants and most of them have worked, especially the change last year when playing with a false winger. Although the system was the same.

7

The best rival approach

Inter and their 5-3-2 did it almost perfectly.

8

Own player who has surprised you the most

It would be unfair to single out just one. I prefer the mix of veterans and the mentality of young people. But what has surprised me most is the human quality of all the players I have had.

9

Stadium or rival that you liked the most

Atlético, Betis, Sevilla… They are fields with a great atmosphere

10

Best referee

De Burgos Bengoetxea.

2023-10-01 11:04:06
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