Xavi Hernandez - a legend of world football, a Spanish player who became one of the most influential and technically gifted players of his generation. He was born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, and displayed his football talent from a young age. Xavi became renowned for his outstanding passing skills and ball control. He possessed a unique ability to control the game on the field, distribute passes, and create attacks for his team.
He began his professional career in 1998, joining the youth team of Barcelona. Over time, he became an integral part of Barcelona's main squad and a product of the legendary La Masia academy. He spent 17 years at FC Barcelona, eventually becoming its captain and one of the main inspirations behind the "tiki-taka" style of play.
Xavi helped Barcelona win numerous domestic and international trophies, including 8 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. He became the heart and soul of the team, and his on-field leadership was invaluable to Barcelona's success during that period. Xavi is also a key figure for the Spanish national team. With the national squad, he won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
His intellectual approach to the game and his ability to create opportunities for his teammates made him an irreplaceable player for the national team. After leaving Barcelona in 2015, Xavi moved to Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he continued to showcase his skills and leadership. He helped the team win several national titles and became a symbol of football development in Qatar.
In addition to his playing career, Xavi has shown an interest in coaching. He has completed coaching courses and expressed a desire to one day manage his former team, Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez is not only a player of exceptional class but also a symbol of virtuosity, game reading ability, and leadership on the field. His style and contribution to world football will be remembered by generations of fans.
De Jong and Araújo are among five Barça stars in danger of missing the first leg of the UCL semi-final, if they beat PSG.
After a turbulent few months, things have gone relatively smoothly for Barcelona since head coach Xavi Hernández announced he would be stepping down at the end of season. Although Real Madrid will almost certainly win LaLiga, Barça are unbeaten in 13 matches, a run that has taken them through to a Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
The Catalans also won 3-2 in a topsy-turvy first leg of the last-eight clash at the Parc des Princes last Wednesday, with Raphinha netting twice and Andreas Christensen the winner as they look for UCL revenge following their last European tie against the French champions.
In the 2020/21 season, Lionel Messi’s last in Spain, Barcelona were comfortably beaten 5-2 on aggregate by PSG, the last team to defeat them in the Champions League knockout rounds. The Argentine scored both of Barça’s goals but was completely overshadowed by future teammate Kylian Mbappé, who netted a hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Camp Nou and a penalty in a 1-1 draw in Paris.
After a quiet display in the first leg in Paris, could the France captain torment La Blaugrana once again this week and next…and perhaps from next season onwards with Madrid?
Christensen was the match-winner in the first leg almost immediately coming off the bench but was also one of seven Barcelona players who were in danger of missing the second leg through suspension. In an eventful 15-minute cameo, the Dane was indeed booked, as was club captain Sergi Roberto in the first half. Both players will sit out the return game against PSG.
Christensen and Roberto will have their disciplinary records reset after the
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