The New York Times

How Xavi’s ‘unfinished’ Barcelona project has gone so far… and what happens next

Back in his midfield days, Xavi’s signature move was turning out of pressure. He would receive with opponents closing around him like a net and spin in a tight little spiral until his markers fell ...

Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi among academy graduates powering Barcelona's Champions League push as Xavi Garcia Pimienta explains La Masia's success

Barcelona are eyeing Champions League glory led by La Masia stars like Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi; Xavi Garcia Pimienta, a ...
The New York Times

A last goodbye to Xavi’s Barcelona – and one final silver lining in the clouds

Throughout all the turmoil Xavi has faced over the past few months, his special relationship with La Masia has remained constant — so it was fitting that one of the academy graduates provided the ...
Yardbarker

Xavi Hernandez to turn to academy prospect as rotational option, set for new contract

Barcelona Manager Xavi Hernandez had some of his requests fulfilled during the summer transfer market, but he has been left with a notably short squad. The Blaugrana are down to just 19 senior players ...