Boring Barcelona has won La Liga - Xavi has ended the club's title drought by playing the Jose Mourinho method.
Xavi, former player turned manager, took over as the head coach of Barcelona in November 2021 with promises to bring back the club's trademark style of football. He talked about the importance of "Barca DNA" and the mandate to win while impressing the fans. His words were a source of relief for the fan base that had grown tired of poor and unsuccessful football under the previous coach, Ronald Koeman. Xavi aimed to revive the club's glorious footballing past and return to the style of play that fans had grown accustomed to.
However, the reality has been quite different. Despite winning the league title after a three-year drought, the Blaugrana's style of play has not been as exciting or pleasing to watch as fans had hoped. While the team's results suggest that they are a very good team, their performances have been mostly drab and methodical. The 4-2 derby win over Espanyol that sealed the title was a rare exception to their otherwise uninspiring displays.
Under Xavi's leadership, Barcelona has developed a solid defence that has been instrumental in winning the league title. However, the team's attacking flair has been lacking, with many fans feeling that the team has not lived up to their expectations of playing beautiful football. While Xavi has acknowledged the need to improve in this area, it remains to be seen whether he can successfully implement his vision for the club's style of play.
Despite the lacklustre performances on the pitch, Xavi has been successful in bringing a sense of unity and purpose to the club. His passion and commitment to the team have been infectious, and he has been able to instil a winning mentality in his players. With the league title secured, Xavi will be looking to build on this success and continue to improve the team's style of play, while also competing for trophies on multiple fronts.
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