In November of 2021, in a derbi against the Espanyol in the Camp Nou that resolved with a goal of Memphis Depay, Xavi Hernández seated for the first time in the bench of the FC Barcelona. It knew very well the challenge that was assuming, the pressure that involved and the needs that had the team. The egarense was conscious of the 'wrap' in which it was putting in this moment and, since, has lived a Russian mountain of emotions and feelings to the control of the steering wheel.
It has not been easy the stage of Xavi in the Barça, but have been positive the first 'conclusions'. Sum two titles in almost two years and a bagaje positive: 63 victories, 18 ties, 19 defeats, 190 goals in favour and 95 against. Already it has added his first 100 parties for colarse in a selecto group of 11 trainers that have surpassed the centenary in the City Condal. It sees very far the 430 of Johan Cruyff, but no so much to místers like Luis Enrique (181), Terry Venables (169), Ferdinand Daucik (150), Ernesto Valverde (145) and Helenio Herrera (143), to the one who touches him 'surpass' now.
Xavi breaks moulds and gives back the titles to the Barça
It finish to sign an agreement until 2025 and everything seems to indicate to that will go on down long like director of orchestra of the Barça, but for the moment can give by satisfied in his route. It was the 'culprit' that the team won his first League in four years and has given him back, with his more and less, the identity. The picture blaugrana is a recognizable team that has a clear idea of what want to and can do, something that escaseaba in the last seasons. Xavi arrived to restore the order, give sense and give back the illusion.
The way has been full of obstacles, but also of joys. Like the important conquest of LaLiga in the past season in which the difference regarding the Real Madrid and Athletic was 'overwhelming' and was a proof that the regularity, solvency and commitment are the keys to be followed to return to the highest. The title the 'ensured' in the house of the RCD Espanyol, to turn into the most special victory of his first 100 parties in the Barça: "The derbi of the year happened against the Espanyol, the day that win the League. We win the title, home of the citizen rival and besides was one of our best parties", said recently in 'Sportive World'.
The Supercopa of Spain, turning point
If it was important the title suspender belt, also has been it the achievement of the Supercopa of Spain in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of this year. It was the trophy that gave by inagurada the 'new was' of the Barça and the first title of Xavi like trainer. They achieved it in a splendid final in front of the Real Madrid that finalised 1-3, but the result could be a lot of elder. The superiority of the blaugrana was very overwhelming and, up to now, has been the best party of the culés since it arrived the egarense, according to him same has confessed: "it Was ours first title, in front of the Madrid and the game of this day reflects perfectly the idea that want".
Xavi has not made a mistake, because it was a party in which the command was absolute and the difference noticed . It was a Barça dumped to the attack, engaged to defensive level and that did not hide in any moment. A team that matured the played from the centre of the field and that did not yield in front of the rival pressure and that, more important still, felt comfortable with the balloon and printed felt to each played. A summary of what always has wanted the trainer.
The trainers with more parties in the Barça
Now that the one of Terrassa has reached his first 100 parties with the Barça, review who are the trainers that have surpassed the centenary and that are by in front of Xavi, at least for now:
- Johan Cruyff: 430 parties
- Frank Rijkaard: 273 parties
- Rinus Michels: 264 parties
- Louis Go Gaal: 200 parties
- Josep Guardiola: 247 parties
- Luis Enrique: 181 parties
- Terry Venables: 169 parties
- Ferdinand Daucik: 150 parties
- Ernesto Valverde: 145 parties
- Helenio Herrera: 143 parties