Is Hansi Flick the right man for Barcelona?
Barcelona are on the hunt for a new coach. And among the myriad of names, Hansi Dieter Flick seems to be the frontrunner. But is he the right man for the job?
Frenkie de Jong & the dilemma of the dynamic [VIDEO]
Frenkie de Jong is a superstar. But it has been five years and he is still trying to find his place under the Catalan sun. We look at his evolution, his stats and his performances to try to find an answer to that question.
Xavi's Christensen pivot experiment
Out of necessity, comes innovation. With Romeu underperforming and no other player fitting the bill, Xavi gave Andreas Christensen a chance at the infamous Barcelona pivot role.
Barca - Where to from here?
After 8 coaches in 12 years Barca are at a crossroads once again. A soft tongue-in-cheek read looking at the near future
Why did Xavi the coach fail?
He gave it his all and it wasn't enough. But what were the reasons for Xavi's coaching failure?
Xavi leaves the building
The overwhelming question is why did this happen? But what if the question was "Was it supposed to be any different"?
Barca - Almeria: The Sergi Roberto swansong
Barca were far from convincing (once again) but sport is amazing, because it creates unlikely heroes when you least expect them.
Did Barcelona deserve more vs Girona or do the numbers lie?
The numbers would suggest Barcelona 'deserved' more against Girona last Sunday. But is data telling us the full story?
Barcelona's midfield: Elite but still far from complete
Barcelona have a stacked roster in their midfield. But there is still a gulf between the ideal balance of profiles and their best individual players. So how can Xavi solve that puzzle?
Barca- Atleti : What changed? Or did it?
Barca defeated Atleti in a must-win game with a much-needed but less-expected uptick in form and formation. We look at some of the data to shed some light
Barca-Rayo: A frustrating outing with some silver linings?
Xavi's team looked a bit more dynamic even though the result was a frustrating draw.
Ode to Xavi: (im)perfect coach for (im)perfect Barcelona
Is Xavi Hernandez the best coach on the planet? No. But is he the best coach for Barcelona at this very moment? Absolutely yes. And here's why.
Heartbreak at Montjuic: How Barcelona lost despite a dominant Clasico performance
It started off well but ended in heartbreak. What does the Clasico defeat mean for Barcelona and Xavi? Are things as bleak as the result might suggest?
The silent project-killer: Barcelona's recurring defensive issues
It's always the old problems that kill projects, not the new ones. And some of Barcelona's old issues are yet to be resolved. Is there a cause for concern for Xavi's squad?
Fermin Lopez: The unlikely hero in Xavi's ranks
Fermin Lopez came out of nowhere but could soon establish himself as more than just a regular in Xavi's plans...
Gavi 2.0: From Xavi's utility player to a Barcelona superstar
Gavi has completely reinvented himself in 23/24. Read our tactical analysis and find out how his change is helping Barcelona's tactics.
Xavi's super squad: How will Barcelona's new signings affect their tactics?
With the transfer window closed and several interesting players joining Barça, are things about to change for Xavi's tactics?
How will Barca fare this season? The Andy West preview
Noted Spanish football expert, La Liga TV and Champions League Commentator Andy West pens his thoughts
Barcelona's Champions League analysis: Tactics of Porto, Shakhtar & Antwerp
The draw has been kind to Xavi this year and Group H must be to Barcelona's liking. But what does that mean for their European aspirations? Let's analyse all three of their opponents.
João Félix: The missing piece for Xavi's jigsaw?
João Félix has officially signed for Barcelona. But is he someone they needed and how can Xavi use him this season?
Joao Felix: Redemption season or a mistake in hindsight?
Felix has got the move he wanted and Barca have a misfiring attack. Will it work?
Joao Cancelo: The solution to Xavi's void of creativity?
Barcelona finally have a new right-back but is Joao Cancelo the answer to Xavi's woes?
Iván Fresneda: The right-back jewel Xavi can't allow to slip away
Barcelona are in dire need of a right-back. Could Iván Fresneda be the chosen one? Should he be? Let's find out.
[VIDEO] What to expect from FC Barcelona in 2023/24
Join Dom & Dev in the fourth episode of BarcaFutbol as they discuss Barcelona's pre-season games and the tactics Xavi might employ in 2023/24.
[VIDEO] How should Xavi use İlkay Gündoğan?
Join Dom & Dev in the third episode of BarcaFutbol as they discuss İlkay Gündoğan and analyse how he fits Xavi's Barcelona.
What can we learn from Barcelona's preseason?
Xavi has given us some food for thought in the preseason so let's have a closer look and see what awaits in the campaign to come
İlkay Gündoğan at Barça: What's the Perfect Role for the Perfect Midfielder?
Xavi got his man but now that İlkay Gündoğan is a Barcelona player, how will the coach put him to use?
[VIDEO] Oriol Romeu: Band aid for the past or the antidote to Barça's verticality?
Join Dom & Dev in the second episode of BarcaFutbol as they discuss Oriol Romeu and analyse how he fits Xavi's Barcelona
Oriol Romeu: The perfect band-aid for Barcelona's Busquets-sized wound
Oriol Romeu is a Blaugrana! But does this transfer solve any of Xavi's problems and if so, how?
Does being broke make Barca's transfer window better?
Join Dom & Dev in the very first video content on BarcaFutbol as they discuss Barcelona's transfers for the 2023/24 season.
Vitor Roque: In-depth tactical analysis of his roles at Xavi's Barcelona
Vitor Roque is a new Barcelona player! But how does he fit and how can he be used in Xavi's system? Let's find out.
Xavi's Barcelona: Champions against all the odds
It's been an uphill battle for Barcelona year after year but here they are, LaLiga champions and making progress, against all the odds.
Barcelona's floor is (still) way too low
As long as the fundamentals are not good enough, better players won't elevate Barcelona's level enough to be relevant.
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