News

Since Xavi took over at Barça, he has worked hard to restore the team's possession-based style of play while also strengthening its offensive effectiveness. Here are the key points of Xavi's 433 tactical system:

Tactical core

• Midfield Control: Barcelona's midfield, with Pedri, De Jong and Gundogan as the core, dominates the game through the penetration of short passes.
• Wing Assists: Cancelo and Balde's forward runs from the wing created more attacking opportunities for the team.
• High pressure in the frontcourt: Barcelona adopts a high pressure strategy to eliminate the opponent's passing options.

Tactical adjustment

Against strong opponents, Xavi sometimes adopts the "false 9" tactic, allowing Ferran Torres or Rafinha to drop back to increase the midfielder's possession capacity. This tactical adjustment allows Barcelona to be more comfortable against opponents with tight defenses.

Xavi's tactics are gradually maturing and Barcelona are gradually returning to their peak under his leadership.