After 767 appearances across 17 years, Xavi returned to Barcelona as head coach in November 2021. The Spanish side paid his release clause with Qatari side Al-Sadd, as Barcelona hoped he could restore past glories, where as a player, Xavi won 25 trophies.

This video analyses Xavi's first 25 games in all competitions, & the tactics, strategies, & style of play he has tried to introduce in the early part of his tenure.

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This video is part of the Team Tactics Series, where we will focus on teams & head coaches, during a specific period of their tenure.

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00:10 - Introduction
03:34 - Lineups
01:30 - Wide Triangles
02:16 - Building from deep
03:26 - Centre backs driving into midfield
04:41 - Widening number 8's
05:31 - High number 8's
06:39 - Free man in central midfield
07:58 - Final third play
09:01 - High Pressing 4-4-2 (Flat)
10:15 - Mid Block 4-4-2
11:29 - High Pressing 4-4-2 (Diamond)

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