Xavi's Barcelona is taking off with three wins in a row

Xavi is building a new Barca. It’s a huge challenge. Especially as he wants to do wit through a unique model. The model that made Barca the best team in the world and maybe the best in history. A very long and complex process. Time is needed in a club that has no time. It has to be built through wins and good play. They are doing it, step by step, game by game. But you have to have patience. Much has been lost along the way. The objectives this season are modest at least, top four and compete for the Europa League.

After the Champions League failure, Copa KO and the Super Copa thriller against Madrid, the new Barca have to focus on these crucial minimums. They are on course, especially after Napoli and Valencia. The team has jumped forward, with the winter signings. They have brought balance and efficiency in attack. The coach is leaning on them to speed up the process. 

The three signings are all key starters. Auba, Adama and Ferran Torres. And Auba opened the can against Athletic, before Dembele silenced the whistles with a goal and two assists. Three wins in a row for Barcelona, for the first time all season. With 12 goals. Xavi’s Barça is taking off.