Xavi’s winning formula

SAXavi He doesn’t want a 4-4-2. All right. But the formula that led him to success (the Super Cup he is new Madrid, the only title so far) is when he puts four midfielders in the lineup. It is true that today there is no single system and no one plays static positions. Throughout each match there are logical variations, prepared or not, depending on many details. But the best version of the Blaugrana includes four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards. The function each performs in the field is another matter. Xavi acknowledged yesterday that it acted on three central, as it did coeman when it is criticized, and nothing happens because it is a good formula. act with Gavi either Peter more advanced or regulate it depending on the needs of the marker is a good option. Now everyone can play everything, but defenders are defenders, midfielders are midfielders and forwards are forwards. Yesterday, today and always.

You have to go beyond the complexities of essences. Nothing happens if you play with three center backs, with a double pivot or just two pure forwards. The style or model is not reduced to a number. The important thing is to recognize and Xavi’s current Barça is also recognized with a 4-4-2 (four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards) positioned according to the coach’s wishes. Barça is not a defensive team, but now it is defending well. This is very clear in the League. Araujo’s omnipresence gave him greater defensive capacity along with Koundé and Christensen. And obviously there are other worthy players (yesterday he quoted Eric Garcia) But in big games, when you can count on the whole squad, Barça’s eleven will not be far from Ter Stegen; Koundé, Araujo, Christensen, bucket either sunrise; Busquets, De Jong, Pedri, Gavi; Lewandowski and Dembele. There are many alternatives, many, but in this block Barça has been more solid. That doesn’t negate the fact that they play 4-3-3 and also win and play good football. Xavi You must act based on the resources you have and you do it well. He Madrid ended up winning in Pamplona and this Sunday the boat You must continue your fight with the best you have.