Category: Xavi

Analysis

Raphinha Scouting Report At Barcelona 2024/2025 – Transformed By Hansi Flick Tactics

FC Barcelona are rarely out of the headlines in Spanish football, and their resounding victory in the Supercopa de España continued their…

February 16, 2026

2-3-5 Formation

Robert Lewandowski Scout Report At Barcelona 2022/2023: How Will He Help Xavi Make Barca A Force In Europe Again – Tactical Analysis

Robert Lewandowski has been one of the most deadly and complete forwards in the past decade. He has proven himself in the…

November 16, 2025

Analysis

How Xavi Has Been Using Pedri And Gavi To Dominate Half-Spaces At Barcelona – Scout Report

Even at a tough moment in Barcelona‘s history, one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world, with a strong…

September 29, 2025

Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa Tactics Vs Pep Guardiola Tactics – Revisiting Athletic Club Vs Barcelona 2011/2012

Now two of the most exciting managers in England, Marcelo Bielsa and Pep Guardiola have admired and influenced each other for a…

July 9, 2025

Abde Ezzalzouli

Abde Ezzalzouli Scout Report At Barcelona 2021/2022: 19-year-old Winger Who Can Replace Dembélé For 1/70th Of His Price – Player Analysis

On the last day of the summer market window, when everyone was expecting Barcelona to sign someone to replace Messi (or at…

May 28, 2025

Analysis

Using Xgold To Find The Perfect Replacement For Sergio Busquets At FC Barcelona – Data Analysis

Who Is Sergio Busquets? For 15 years, Sergio Busquets has been at the heart of Barcelona’s midfield and, by extension, at the heart of…

March 20, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Hansi Flick Tactics & Formations At FC Barcelona 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Hansi Flick? The Barcelona season resembled a soap opera in 2023/24, with on-the-pitch struggles compounded by hierarchical uncertainty, which left…

February 9, 2025

FC Barcelona

Nico González Scout Report At Barcelona 2018/2019: A Gem Of La Masia

At 16 years of age, Barcelona player Nicolás González was caught in a tug of war-between the world-famous club’s Manchester United and Manchester City. Barcelona were fortunate enough that…

January 27, 2025

AC Milan

Franck Kessié Scouting Report At AC Milan 2022/23 – Analysis

Franck Kessié left his native Ivory Coast when he was 18 years old. He had already made appearances for his country at…

January 16, 2025

Alejandro Balde

Alejandro Balde Scouting Report & Style Of Play At FC Barcelona & Spain – Tactical Analysis

Alejandro Balde has emerged as a relief for Barcelona as the veteran Jordi Alba seemed to be nearing the end of his…

October 29, 2024

Analysis

Redefining Roles: Xavi’s bold move with Andreas Christensen in Barcelona’s midfield – scout report

When approaching the latter stages of the football season, managers will begin to make tactical alterations in an attempt to get their…

April 13, 2024

FC Barcelona

Barcelona 2023/24: Detecting the defensive deficiencies damaging their LaLiga title charge – scout report

Having cantered to a 27th La Liga title last season, Barcelona not only did so at the expense of Real Madrid‘s short…

December 14, 2023

Analysis

Beyond Bellingham: How Ancelotti’s adjustments turned El Clásico in Real Madrid’s favour – tactical analysis

El Clásico never disappoints. An early goal from İlkay Gündoğan and a strong first-half performance from Barcelona gave the hosts and their…

October 31, 2023

Analysis

Mikayil Faye: The teenage defensive sensation who could be the future of Barcelona – scout report

A lot has been said about Barcelona’s finances and reported transfer ban, but that hasn’t stopped them from planning for the future.…

June 20, 2023

Analysis

VIDEO – XAVI: His Barcelona tactics and philosophy | How Xavi uses Pedri and Gavi | Tactical Analysis

Every game has its tactics but any manager has principles and no manager can change all tactics from one game to another,…

February 13, 2023

Analysis

Why the versatile Jules Koundé is one of the best defenders in European football – scout report

Jules Koundé, the 23-year-old, is the newest addition to Xavi’s team. A few English clubs were also eyeing him then but decided…

October 31, 2022

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: Why Barcelona’s intensity wasn’t enough against Inter’s experience – tactical analysis

A dramatic game at Camp Nou against Inter, which ended in a 3-3 draw, gave Barcelona some last hope that they can…

October 14, 2022

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: How Nagelsmann’s half-time adjustments led Bayern Munich to victory over Barcelona

Julian Nagelsmann has long been lauded as one of the most interesting young coaches in football, at least from a tactical perspective,…

September 14, 2022

Cádiz Club de Fútbol

La Liga 2022/23: Cadiz vs Barcelona – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Cadiz vs Barcelona in La Liga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical…

September 12, 2022

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: Barcelona vs Viktoria Plzen – data viz, stats and insights

Wednesday evening saw Barcelona vs Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Champions League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to…

September 9, 2022