Xavi has the worst record of any recent Barcelona coach who has coached at least 50 games.
Xavi's competence and skills are undeniable, but his track record puts him in a difficult situation. The Terrassa native has the worst record of any Barcelona coach who has been in charge for 50 games. The fact that he is the only one who has not had Lionel Messi in any of his matches is a decisive factor in explaining this difficult situation.
Against Real Madrid, Xavi was in charge of his 50th game on the bench in all competitions (37 last season and 13 this season). However, the defeat against Carlo Ancelotti's side, the Catalans' first in LaLiga this season, means he has the worst record of the last few coaches who have reached that number of games with the club.
Xavi's record
The former midfielder has 28 victories, 11 draws, and 11 defeats. Frank Rijkaard's record was nearly identical, but slightly better: the Dutchman began his career with the same number of victories, but added one more draw and one less defeat. Luis Enrique, on the other hand, has had the most promising start on the bench, with 42 victories, three draws, and five clean sheets.
Pep Guardiola, Tata Martino, Tito Vilanova, Ernesto Valverde, and Ronald Koeman fill in the gaps. The City manager and the Argentine coach had 37 wins, eight draws, and five defeats in their first 50 games together. Vilanova began his managerial career with 36 victories, eight draws, and six defeats. Meanwhile, Athletic Club's current coach has
achieved
One circumstance that helps to explain Xavi Hernandez's record is that he is the only one of these coaches who has not relied on Leo Messi in any game.
Joan Laporta has strengthened his team, spending 158 million euros on signings this summer, but he has not enjoyed the goals or overall quality of the Argentine star, who now plays for PSG.
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